Title Group Leader; After School Programs; St John's Church

Overview

The Group Leader provides direct supervision of a group of children in an after-school program with the YMCA of Springfield. This role provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. The Group Leader will ensure all kids have a high-quality experience, lead structured activities, and follow proper safety procedures.

Essential Function sofa Group Leader :

• Alwaysdemonstratesresponsibility for the safety and well-being of all kids in the program. Follows all policies for emergencies, incident reporting, child abusepreventionand YMCA procedures.
• Providesa high levelof customer service while dealing with YMCA members, guests, and staff.
• Implements assigned program activities andensuresthey are delivered in a high-quality manner.
• Assistsinmaintainingprogram areas and reports on any maintenance issues. Maintains cleanliness of program areas.
• Participates in daily huddle with team.
• Isa positive role model for kids inprogram.
• Actively engages withkids in all activities.
• Other duties may be assigned according to the needs of the program

OURSERVICEEXPECTATIONS:

• Displayafriendly,helpful,andpositivedisposition.
• Providecustomerservicethatisthorough,timely,organized,and accurate.
• Helpensurethe Yismeetingmemberandparticipantneedsbyutilizinggoodlisteningskills,attentiveness, objectivity, and patience in all situations.
• Placemembersandparticipantsasthefirstandhighestpriority,alwaysshowingkindnessandcompassion.
• Demonstrates the Y core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through all daily activities and responsibilities.

Child Abuse Policies & Prevention:The YMCA enforces policies to prevent child abuse. Allegations or suspicions are taken seriously and reported to authorities. Procedures include unscheduled visits, open doors for parents, and a code of conduct for staff. We screen carefully to prevent abusers from being hired and provide child abuse prevention training to staff. Employees whofail tosupport these policies will be subject to discipline, up to termination.

• Mustbeatleast
  16yearsofage; preference for 18+
• Twoyearsofpreviouschildcareexperienceorequivalenteducationpreferred.
• Completeonboardingprocesswithindesignatedtime.
• Haveleadershipcompetenciesintheidentifiedkeyareas.
• Abilitytolearnquickly.
• Abilitytoworkwithintegrity,discretion,andaprofessionalapproach.
• Preferknowledgeof,andpreviousexperiencewith,diverse populations(language,culture,race, physical ability, sexual orientation, social, economics, etc.).
• Abilitytocompleteallrequired trainingswithin
  60daysofemployment,includingbutnotlimitedto CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, IL Gateway Registry Modules and tomaintainthese certifications as current as outlined by regulations or requirements.

WORK ENVIRONMENT&PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyanemployeetosuccessfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Abilitytospeakconciselyandeffectivelycommunicate.
  
  Beabletocommunicateusingacomputerand phone/smart device.
• Visualandauditoryabilitytorespondtocriticalsituationsabilitytoactswiftlyinanemergency.
• Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythisjobincludeclosevision,distance vision,andtheabilitytoadjust.
• Mayrequirephysicaleffortandcardiac endurancewhilereachingwithhandsandarms,stooping,kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing.
• Specifically,
  • Travelbetweenmultipleworksiteswithinoneworkday.
  • Walkextensivelybothwithin theYMCAfacilityandthe programs supervised.
    
    Itwouldnotbe unusual to walk 10,000 steps during a workday.
  • Walkingupanddownstairsmultipletimesaday.
  • Carryingsuppliestoandfromworklocations,normallyliftinglessthan
    25lbs.
  • Playinglargemotorgameswithyouth.
• Thenoiselevelintheworkenvironmentisusuallymoderatetoloud.

• Free 1 Parent Family Membership
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave for All

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

We are welcoming:we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.

We are genuine:we value you and embrace your individuality.

We are hopeful:we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.

We are nurturing:we support you in your journey to develop…