Before and After School Group Leader - CMT YMCA

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director


• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.


• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.


• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.


• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.


• Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.


• May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.


• Ensure child-receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon the level of documented ability.


• Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.


• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.


• Performs all other duties assigned.

Group Leader - 18 years old +

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported


• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children


• Develop, prepare and implement curriculum and special events.


• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day


• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, and special events


• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs


• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the program


• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills


• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care area with flexibility and positive attitude


• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff


• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files


• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.


• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

Group Leader - 16 & 17 years old

• Ensure individual needs of children are met and supported


• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children within view at all times of 18+ Group Leader and or Site Director


• Develop, prepare and implement curriculum and special events.


• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for children each day.


• Actively participate in all training, program activities, and special events.


• Will not utilize mechanical tools, equipment or ladders


• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs


• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the program


• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills


• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care role or area with flexibility and positive attitude


• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff


• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files


• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.


• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce 

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• At least 1 year of experience working with children


• Ability to relate to children, parents, staff members and volunteers


• Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• 403(b) Retirement Savings


• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period. 


• Tuition Reimbursement Options


• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University


• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide


• Discounts on YMCA programs


• Discounts on YMCA Childcare


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