YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
YMCA Loudoun - Senior Group Leader
YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, Sterling, Virginia, United States, 22170
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Position: Group Leader Salary: $16.00 per hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the JobThe Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the School Age Child Care Director/Site Director/Senior Group Leader in the daily operations of the program. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all the before and after school activities under the guidelines of the YMCA School Age Curriculum. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.
Some of the exciting things you will do as a Group Leader include but are not limited to:
Implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age Curriculum (i.e. Creative curriculum)Effectively carries out appropriate lesson plansEstablishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelinesResponsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessaryAttends parent/child events as requiredEffectively communicates with parents throughout the program yearMaintains an attractive and clean classroom at all timesQualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age.Must have high school diploma or GED. Obtain CDA within 18 months of employment. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test.Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting.Must meet the county/state licensing requirements.Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude.Working Conditions:Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children.Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds.Must have visual acuity to observe all children.Benefits:
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare;
free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents ; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
Responsible for assisting the SACC Director/Site Director in the daily operations of the programAssists in supervising staff, oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are availiableSupervisory Responsibility:
¨ No Supervisory responsibility
X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees
Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: SACC Director or Site Director
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: Group Leader
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age & YUSA Day Camp curriculumEffectively develops and carries out appropriate lesson plans that can be followed by staffDevelops a substitute folder containing lesson plans, daily schedule, special activities, and emergency informationUnderstands is able to incorporate Developmental Assets into the curriculum activities for childrenEstablishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelinesSupervises other staff (Group Leaders) in the performance of their dutiesResponsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessaryAttends parent/child events as requiredEffectively communicates with parents throughout the program yearMaintains an attractive and clean classroom at all timesReports concerns, conflicts, or other problems directly to the supervisorEnsures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the participantsOther duties as required
Customer Service Standards:
Staff Engagement:
Greets all children with a smile and by nameProvides ongoing feedback on the child's progress and developmentIs proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child
Facility Excellence:
Provides a safe and clean environment for all kidsIs knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offeringsShow:
Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their childBuilds lasting positive relationships with parents and their kidsRequired Competencies:
Mission Advancement
Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.Collaboration
Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.Operational Effectiveness
Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth
Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationshipsFunctional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have high school diploma or GEDMust obtain CDA within 18 months of employmentCurrent CPR and First Aid CertificationDocumentation of physical examination and TB skin testClear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingMust meet the county/state licensing requirementsMust have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitudeMust be able to work as a team memberMust be able to effectively communicate with children and parentsMust understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character developmentComplete Training for:Blood Borne PathogensFacility OrientationChild Care Policy/Prevention of child abuseDay Camp PoliciesStaff/Parent HandbookSACC CurriculumEmergency Procedures
YMCA Leadership Certification:
Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Working Conditions:
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeMust be physically active to play games and sports with the childrenMust be able to pick-up at least 35 poundsMust have visual acuity to observe all children
Position: Group Leader Salary: $16.00 per hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the JobThe Group Leader position is responsible for assisting the School Age Child Care Director/Site Director/Senior Group Leader in the daily operations of the program. Responsible for the planning, development and implementation of all the before and after school activities under the guidelines of the YMCA School Age Curriculum. Assists in oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are available.
Some of the exciting things you will do as a Group Leader include but are not limited to:
Implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age Curriculum (i.e. Creative curriculum)Effectively carries out appropriate lesson plansEstablishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelinesResponsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessaryAttends parent/child events as requiredEffectively communicates with parents throughout the program yearMaintains an attractive and clean classroom at all timesQualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age.Must have high school diploma or GED. Obtain CDA within 18 months of employment. Current CPR and First Aid Certification.Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test.Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting.Must meet the county/state licensing requirements.Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude.Working Conditions:Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time.Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children.Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds.Must have visual acuity to observe all children.Benefits:
Did you know that just for being a YMCA employee you get great benefits and discounts from banks, credit unions, Verizon Wireless, Sprint, Dell, Veterinary Pet Insurance, supplemental (AFLAC, ALLSTATE, Vision Care, LegalShield) and even Zip Car! The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits, including employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service or 1000 hours compensated time in each of those two years; 403(b) savings plan; high quality and affordable healthcare;
free YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents ; paid time off/sick leave, numerous professional development opportunities.
Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:
Responsible for assisting the SACC Director/Site Director in the daily operations of the programAssists in supervising staff, oversight of all program activities, communicating with families and ensuring all equipment and supplies are availiableSupervisory Responsibility:
¨ No Supervisory responsibility
X Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees
Organizational Structure:
Job title to which this position reports: SACC Director or Site Director
Job titles directly reporting to this position: None
Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: Group Leader
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Plans, supervises and implements the program in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA, the School Age & YUSA Day Camp curriculumEffectively develops and carries out appropriate lesson plans that can be followed by staffDevelops a substitute folder containing lesson plans, daily schedule, special activities, and emergency informationUnderstands is able to incorporate Developmental Assets into the curriculum activities for childrenEstablishes structure and routines for children setting boundaries and behavior guidelinesSupervises other staff (Group Leaders) in the performance of their dutiesResponsible for the safety of the children at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessaryAttends parent/child events as requiredEffectively communicates with parents throughout the program yearMaintains an attractive and clean classroom at all timesReports concerns, conflicts, or other problems directly to the supervisorEnsures that all supplies and program needs are available at the time necessary for the participantsOther duties as required
Customer Service Standards:
Staff Engagement:
Greets all children with a smile and by nameProvides ongoing feedback on the child's progress and developmentIs proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child
Facility Excellence:
Provides a safe and clean environment for all kidsIs knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offeringsShow:
Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their childBuilds lasting positive relationships with parents and their kidsRequired Competencies:
Mission Advancement
Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y's values.Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.Collaboration
Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.Operational Effectiveness
Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.
Personal Growth
Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationshipsFunctional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:
Must be at least 18 years of ageMust have high school diploma or GEDMust obtain CDA within 18 months of employmentCurrent CPR and First Aid CertificationDocumentation of physical examination and TB skin testClear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprintingMust meet the county/state licensing requirementsMust have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitudeMust be able to work as a team memberMust be able to effectively communicate with children and parentsMust understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character developmentComplete Training for:Blood Borne PathogensFacility OrientationChild Care Policy/Prevention of child abuseDay Camp PoliciesStaff/Parent HandbookSACC CurriculumEmergency Procedures
YMCA Leadership Certification:
Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Working Conditions:
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of timeMust be physically active to play games and sports with the childrenMust be able to pick-up at least 35 poundsMust have visual acuity to observe all children