School Age Services - Group Leader; Part-Time

School Age Services - Group Leader (Part-Time)

Memphis, TN

Purpose Of Position

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, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the School Age Site Director, the part‑time School Age Group Leader is responsible for implementing activities and executing daily lesson plans for the School Age Before and After School sites and Summer Programs.

The School Age Group Leader will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Essential Functions

• Model the YMCA core values:
  Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
• Set up and take down program space, ensuring it is child‑friendly and organized.
• Actively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 children in activities outlined by the Site Director.
• Follow all safety standards and risk‑management policies.
• Assist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelines.
• Attend all staff meetings and in‑service training as required.
• Assist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on site.
• Assist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to maintain 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.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA.
• Enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to relate effectively to diverse groups.
• Professional image, conflict resolution skills, sound judgment, and initiative.
• Highly organized; able to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks.
• Maintain confidentiality of information.
• Complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearances.
• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications Required

• 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
• CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric) within 30 days of hire; maintain annual training requirements.

Work Schedule

Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites. The position is a split shift Monday‑Friday during before or after school hours.

• Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school.
• After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm.
• Available schedules: before school only, after school only, before and after school.

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Climbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, stooping.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms, chemical elements, extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Noise level usually minimal to moderate.

Salary

$12.00 – $15.00 per hour