Specialty Group Leader (YSP)

We are seeking staff for our Y Scholars Program. The hours immediately after school can be hugely impactful for kids and our YSP staff provide meaningful enrichment programs to strengthen their academic physical and social-emotional growth. Successful team members are able to increase family engagement to support student learning and bridge the communication between the school day and afterschool for families.

POSITION SUMMARY:

These general functions will be carried out in keeping with the Goals Policies and Mission of the YMCA of the East Bay. The Specialty Group Leader will actively supervise students to ensure their physical and emotional safety. They will plan and lead activities based on theSpecialty Group Leaders areas of specialtythat are meaningful culturally relevant and engaging for all students. Specialty areas and activities may include but are not limited to:academic tutoringlearning development STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) English language arts structured physical activitiesand visual and performing arts. Specialty Group leaders maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders and participate in creating a high-quality program based on proven methods district goals and the YMCA core values: honesty respect responsibility and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

supervise all students at all times in order to ensure physical and emotional safety for all participants.

engage a group of youth by planning andleadingprogram activities within the specialty areas that are developmentally appropriate culturally relevant meaningful and consistent with YMCA core values.

accurate attendance records.

in and help plan program events and culminating activities.

cooperatively with all staff to ensure program quality safety cleanliness and accident prevention standards are met.

for review and approvalfrom supervisor: written curriculum overviews and lesson plans forthe specialty areas.

communicate with supervisor regarding all program operations including student academic progress behavior and injuries.

YMCA policies and procedures including those related to child abuse prevention dress code cell phone use campus safety as well as medical and non- medical emergencies.

and actively participatein staff meetings as required.

and maintain positive relationships with all stakeholders (students parents and school day staff as well as district personnel) and other YMCA staff. Model relationship building skills in all interactions including conflict resolution.

appropriate and consistent discipline methods that reinforce positive behaviors in an age appropriate manner.

sound judgment and professionalism in all interactions including punctuality flexibility conflict resolution adherence to deadlines and confidentiality.

other job duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

âThe 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.

âSufficient strength agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities

âMust occasionally lift up to 30 lbs

âFrequent bending & standing

âAble to walk for long periods of time

âVisual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings

âMobility to quickly respond to emergencies

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

âInclusion

âCommunication and Influence

âEmotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

âMust have (a) 48 semester college units or (b) successful completion of the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam

âExperience working with youth in a similar environment preferred

âDemonstrate a love of working with youth and an interest in being a positive role-model for others

âAbility to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

âMust have general knowledge of core elementary and middle school subjects

âMust possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills

âMust be able to work independently and as part of a team

âMust pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check

âTB Test Clearance

âAt least 18 years of age

âCPR First Aid AED certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date