The YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA is hiring a Group Leader to ensure the safety, well-being, and positive development of children in our Before/After School Program and Summer Camp. Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Coordinator, you will provide direct care and supervision to all enrolled participants.
What You'll Do
- Execute high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants.
- Actively encourage participation in all activities to ensure growth and development.
- Maintain responsibility for the physical safety of participants at all times, including understanding and implementing emergency procedures.
- Monitor the program area constantly to ensure physical safety and make immediate changes as necessary.
- Release participants only to authorized persons (must ask for ID).
- Ensure the childcare facility is neat, orderly, and free of all safety impediments.
- Develop and foster interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively create a positive, welcoming environment.
- Actively listen to all participants and show patience, understanding, and respect.
- Actively protect the emotional safety of all participants and encourage development of social skills and emotional intelligence.
- Create an environment where participants are free to be themselves.
- Maintain open channels of communication with caregivers, seeking to build a trusting and cooperative relationship with families.
- Establish structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines.
- Exemplify appropriate behavior and act as a role model for participants.
- Orient, instruct, and guide participants through the program guidelines; discipline participants within established guidelines.
- Document attendance, absenteeism, and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements.
- Immediately report all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fill out all applicable reports.
- Appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance.
- Adhere to all YMCA and DCF policies.
- Set measurable goals and evaluate achievement of goals.
- Report to work at the scheduled time and work as scheduled.
- Complete work in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
What We're Looking For
- High School Diploma or be over the age of 18.
- Ability to successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association’s policies on background screening.
- Prior experience working with children.
- Able to adhere to a drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
- Able to maintain confidentiality.
- Positive attitude.
- Note: Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Team & Environment
You will report directly to the Program Director and Site Coordinator.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
