School Age Services - Group Leader (West TN) - Ymcamemphis : Job Details

DescriptionSCHOOL AGE SERVICES - GROUP LEADER (Trenton, 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 ResponsibilitySet up and take down program space so that area is transformed into child-friendly environment; this includes moving, cleaning, picking up and putting back furniture and equipment ensuring program space is left in organized fashionActively lead and engage a group of 15 to 20 (DHS maximum is 20) children in activities outlined by the Site Director either inside or outside program areas and during transition timesFollow all safety standards and risk management policies, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants and fellow YMCA staffAssist in planning and implementing a quality curriculum that meets YMCA guidelinesAttend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the program staffAssist in controlling and maintaining supplies and inventory on siteAssist in monitoring licensing standards at the School Age site to ensure the maintenance of all quality standardsMaintain positive relationships with YMCA personnel and administration and school staffAssist in maintaining citywide policies and proceduresAssume duties as directed by the Site DirectorQUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCAAn enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our programsStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the communityMust present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiativeMust be highly organized with the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasksMust be able to maintain confidentiality of informationMust complete all state and school district mandated background checks and fingerprint clearancesMinimum 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent requiredCertifications Required:Before a new hire is scheduled to work, they must complete 11 hours of training. Those trainings include but are not limited to items listed below:New Hire Orientation trainingDHS Background Disclosure Form & Fingerprint appointmentAbuse Registry CheckDHS Physical health formProof of educationPast Employment referenceDHS TCCOTS Before you Begin  and Shaken Baby  training (TN program sites)Pre-service trainingWithin 30 days of hire:CPR/First Aid/AED (Infant/Pediatric)Must maintain annual training requirementsWORK SCHEDULE:Flexible work schedule required. Work schedules may vary per the needs of specific before and after sites.Before care is from 6:30 am until the start of school.After care is from the end of school until 6:30 pm.This part-time position is a split shift position that takes place Monday - Friday during before school and/or after school hours. Available work schedules...before school (only)after school (only)before and after schoolWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required toClimbing, sitting, reaching, crouching or crawling, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stoopingExposure to electrical/mechanical mechanismsExposure to some chemical elementsExposure to extreme weather conditionsAbility to lift up to 40 poundsNoise level usually minimal to moderateINFORMATION SECURITY & SENSITIVITY CONDITIONS:This position requires elevated security permissions (administrative) to one or more systems which store or maintain sensitive and/or confidential informationThis position requires access to sensitive and confidential informationAll system activity performed by individuals working in this position is subject to periodic system auditsThis position may be subject to privileged information such as organization changes, staffing changes, security events or other sensitive communications and is expected to protect and keep sensitive or confidential communications and/or information privateFailure to comply with any security and/or sensitivity related duties as defined in this section will result in disciplinary action which may include terminationThe YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South.#J-18808-Ljbffr