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.