Before and After School Group Leader - O'Fallon, MO YMCA

• Follow general direction and perform other duties as assigned by the Site Director
• Ensure the individual needs of the children are met within the program guidelines.
• Utilize sound judgment and discretionary skills in accordance with the Gateway Region YMCA policies.
• Maintain positive relationships with many diverse people, including staff, parents, volunteers and program site administration and demonstrate strong public relation skills.
• Ensure YMCA policies and guidelines are followed at all times.
• Maintain an environment that ensures children’s safety and well-being.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• May serve as support staff based on needs of program participants, ensuring approved levels of support, assistance, and record keeping.
• Ensure child-receiving support is fully included in all site activities, as much as is reasonable to expect, based upon the level of documented ability.
• Provide children opportunities to build self-help and independence skills.
• Ensure zero tolerance for abuse and actively participate in the protection of youth and teens.
• Performs all other duties assigned.

Group Leader - 18 years old +

• Ensure individual needs of campers are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children
• Develop, prepare and implement curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for campers each day
• Actively participate in all trainings, program activities, and special events
• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the program
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills
• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care area with flexibility and positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

Group Leader - 16 & 17 years old

• Ensure individual needs of children are met and supported
• Responsible for an assigned group of 16 children within view at all times of 18+ Group Leader and or Site Director
• Develop, prepare and implement curriculum and special events.
• Responsible for ensuring diverse program experiences for children each day.
• Actively participate in all training, program activities, and special events.
• Will not utilize mechanical tools, equipment or ladders
• Review and understand enrollment information and individual needs
• Ensure safety is priority in all aspects of the program
• Provide opportunities to build self-help and independence skills
• Assist and substitute as needed in any child care role or area with flexibility and positive attitude
• Demonstrate Teamwork through personal interaction amongst all staff
• Maintain confidentiality and accurately prepare and provide proper records, documentation and files
• Communicate professionally and accurately with YMCA staff, participants and families.
• Keep current on new program activities or special events to assist and enhance programs

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• At least 1 year of experience working with children
• Ability to relate to children, parents, staff members and volunteers
• Follow directions, have strong leadership skills and be self-motivated

• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after completing 1,000 hours of service during any two 12-month period.

• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free individual membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare