Afterschool Group Leader

Afterschool Group Leader

Requirements

• High School Diploma or over the age of 18
• Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening
• Prior experience working with children
• Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy
• Able to maintain confidentiality
• Positive attitude
• Infant/child CPR & First Aid
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• 40 clock hours of Introduction to Child Care Training class (State Mandated)
• 5 clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development Training class
• 40 clock hours of annual In-Service training completed between July 1st and June 30th of each calendar year (CDA certified personnel only require 10 clock hours)
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Assists program staff in executing high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants
• Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards participants
• Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants
• Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements
• Executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants
• Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary
• Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers
• Establishes structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines
• Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports
• Assists the Program Director or Site Director in supervising staff and with oversight of all program activities
• Organizes, plans, and executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants
• Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements
• Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance
• Will adhere to all YMCA and DCF policies
• Sets measurable goals and evaluates achievement of goals
• Reports to work at the scheduled time and works as scheduled
• Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.