School Age Services - Group Leader; Part-Time - Collierville, TN

School Age Services - Group Leader (Part-Time) - Collierville, TN

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South, this part‑time Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs.

• Model the YMCA core values:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Set up and take down program space so that the area is transformed into a child‑friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in an organized fashion.
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition times.
• Follow all safety standards and risk management policies, ensuring the safety and well‑being of participants and fellow YMCA staff.
• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines.
• Attend all staff meetings and in‑service training as required by the program staff.
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site.
• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure maintenance of all quality standards.
• Maintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel, administration and school staff.
• Assist in maintaining citywide policies and procedures.
• Assume duties as directed by the Site Director.

• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.
• Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change.
• Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.
• An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative.
• Must be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Must complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 11 hours of training
. Those trainings include but are not limited to:

• New Hire Orientation training
• DHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointment
• Abuse Registry Check
• DHS Physical health form
• Proof of education
• Past Employment reference
• DHS TCCOTS “Before you Begin” and “Shaken Baby” training (TN program sites)
• Pre‑service training

Within 30 days of hire:

• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)
• Must maintain annual training requirements.

• Flexible work schedule required. Work…