The YMCA of Southwest Florida is seeking a dedicated Group Leader to oversee the safety, development, and daily experience of children in our Before/After School Program and Summer Camp. In this role, you are directly responsible for the care, supervision, and well-being of all participants under the guidance of the Program Director and Site Coordinator.

What You'll Do

Execute high-quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants.
Actively encourage participation to ensure growth and development.
Ensure the physical safety of participants at all times, including understanding and implementing emergency procedures.
Continuously monitor the program area to ensure physical safety and make immediate changes as necessary.
Release participants only to authorized persons after verifying identification.
Maintain a neat, orderly, and safe childcare facility free of hazards.
Develop interpersonal relationships with participants and their families, creating a positive, welcoming environment.
Actively listen to participants, showing patience, understanding, and respect.
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, trusting communication with caregivers and families.
Establish structure, routines, boundaries, and behavior guidelines.
Exemplify appropriate behavior as a role model for participants.
Orient, instruct, and guide participants through program guidelines; discipline within established YMCA and caregiver policies.
Document attendance, absenteeism, and incidents for each child per state, county, and district requirements.
Immediately report all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and complete all applicable reports.
Appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired per Association policy.
Adhere to all YMCA and DCF policies.
Set measurable goals and evaluate their achievement.
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 being over the age of 18.
Successful completion of a State of Florida Criminal History Background Check and adherence to the Association’s background screening policies.
Prior experience working with children.
Ability to adhere to a drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
A positive attitude.
Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.