Summer Fun Group Leader at Ludlow Boys & Girls Club, Inc

Ludlow, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jun, 26

Salary

17.0

Posted On

26 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Supervision, Guidance, Programming, Youth Engagement, Character Development, Citizenship, Healthy Lifestyles, Leadership, Safety Management, Program Evaluation, Attendance Tracking, First Aid, Rule Enforcement, Staff Communication, EEC Compliance

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Description Summer Fun Group Leader Ludlow, MA Description The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is looking for Group Leaders to work as a part of their Summer Fun Program. Summer Fun is a licensed school-age childcare program that will take place from June 29 - August 21. The program runs Monday - Friday from 7:30AM - 4:30 PM. Additional hours in June for training and preparation. Job Title: Group Leader salary: $17.00/hour Reports To: School Age Director & Assistant School Age Director Currently hiring for 40 hour seasonal, non-exempt position and a 25 hour seasonal, non-exempt position. The purpose of this job description is to report the functions, requirements, working conditions, and office responsibilities of the Group Leader. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The Group Leader is responsible for providing supervision, guidance, and programming to children enrolled in our EEC licensed school age programs. Additionally, provide guidance, instruction, and support to Assistant Group Leaders. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide high-yield activities and create an environment that engage youth and promote priority youth outcomes in the following areas: academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles. Maintain a positive attitude at all times. Ensure that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities, receive guidance, instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in program area(s). This includes actively engaging with members. Demonstrate leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members. Provide positive reinforcement & feedback. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities. Follow the group schedule and actively participate in all scheduled activities. Ensure that transitions are safe & on time. Ensure a productive work environment by actively participating in staff meetings. Provide adequate supervision at all times and ensure a safe environment. Maintain accurate attendance. Provide first aid as needed and provide school age director with a clear, detailed injury report in a timely manner. Enforce Club rules consistently and fairly. May be asked to participate in special programs and/or events. Show enthusiasm about all Club programs and activities, enthusiastically greet youth, family and adult members, and consistently reinforce and encourage honesty, responsibility, fairness and respect for members, parents and property. Staff must be familiar with and comply with EEC regulations and staff qualifications. Maintain close, daily contact with club staff (professional and part time), club members, and supervisor to receive/provide information, discuss issues, explain or interpret guidelines/instructions; instruct, and advise/counsel. Maintains contact as needed with external community groups, schools, member’s parents and other to assist in resolving problems. Monitor and evaluate programs, services and activities. Requirements MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS: Education / Experience: *High School diploma or GED. Must have 6 months experience working with children. SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE: · Mandatory CPR and First Aid within 6 months of hire. · Experience in working with children · Knowledge of youth development · Ability to motivate youth and manage behavior problems · Ability to deal with the general public · Ability to plan and implement quality programs · Ability to organize and supervise members in a safe environment WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment noise level is usually moderate to loud in an indoor and outdoor environment. General conditions include physical ability to lead and participate in group activities which include, but not limited to, swimming, team building, physical games, and activities. Promote essential childcare activities, which may include, but are not limited to, the following activities: reaching, sitting, and standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping, twisting body and lifting an average 40lbs. An equal opportunity employer and a smoke, drug and alcohol free workplace.

Responsibilities

The Group Leader is responsible for supervising, guiding, and providing programming for children in EEC licensed school-age programs while also instructing and supporting Assistant Group Leaders. Key duties include creating engaging activities that promote academic success, good character, citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.