Group Leader

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening

community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Group Leader supports the

acting Site Director in facilitating activities and the operational logistics of a site for the School Age Childcare

Program of the South Sound YMCA as directed by the acting Site Director, Program Director and/or Sr. Program

Director.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of

strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all.

We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your

individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are

nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else,

we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Always monitors the whereabouts of Y-care children both inside and especially outside when playing in

the open to meet safety standards and protocols.

2. Report and document all injuries, accidents, and incidents for Y-care youth and staff, and filing the

appropriate reports related to behavior, injury, accidents, etc., and notify the acting Site Director

immediately.

3. Implement and facilitate enrichment activities appropriately.

4. Maintains good YMCA relationships with children, parents/guardians, community and school staff.

5. Sees that all appropriate supplies required are available to run indoor and outdoor activities.

6. Reads and becomes familiar with licensing regulations; sees that the program meets all the

requirements as set by the State; immediately report any problems to acting Site Director and assigned

Program Director.

7. Turns in completed paperwork by required deadlines.

8. Attend required and appropriate trainings and staff meetings.

9. Treats every participant fairly and equally regardless of differences, making every student feel good

about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment.

10. Reads and follows the guidelines of the policy manual \Dresses in clean, neat clothing appropriate for

indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities; maintains a high standard of personal

appearance and grooming, including personal hygiene, in accordance with standards set by the YMCA

personnel policy.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

11. Maintains site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to

leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground, etc. in clean, orderly condition.

12. Utilize site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA

operating procedures.

13. Maintain accurate time and attendance records through HRIS system.

14. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Be 18 years of age.

2. Education: Have or working towards completing a High School diploma or equivalent.

3. Possess at least one year of experience working with children; volunteers; cooperate with school

personnel in a positive, professional manner; maintain a facility in accordance with state licensing

regulations and YMCA requirements; relate well to children and their families

4. Pass background check through DCYF and SSYMCA

Upon Hire:

1. Must complete all SSYMCA required trainings within 45 days of hire.

2. Complete all DCYF Licensing requirements within 14 days of hire :

a. Negative Tuberculosis Test

b. MMR record

c. Current Food Handler Permit

d. High School or College Transcripts

e. Fingerprints and DCYF background check

3. Complete required STARS qualified trainings.

Has the following documentation on file at the site, the YMCA Child Care Office, and digitally on the employee’s

HRIS profile within expressed time limits after hire:

• First Aid, CPR, Blood Borne Pathogens training completed within 45 days of hire

• New Employee Orientation completed within 45 days of hire

• Food Handlers Card completed within the first 7 days of employment or have a current Food Handlers

Card

PART-TIME BENEFITS:

• Paid sick time (one hour accrued for every 40 hours worked)

• One paid floating holiday per calendar year

• Complimentary Individual Membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to our facilities

and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs within the South

Sound YMCA.

The Y: We’re for youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program

activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations (depending upon the programs).

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use

hands, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop,

kneel, and talk and hear.

• Incumbent must be able to move freely and quickly throughout YMCA facilities; communicate effectively

with people in person, on the phone and via written correspondence; and use a computer for a

significant portion of the work day.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.