Group Leader (Expanded Learning Program)

Our team's Vision and Mission
We at the YMCA Expanded Learning Program believe in developing youth's voice and emotional intelligence so they flourish as future leaders. Every day, we elevate our youth's voice by providing opportunities for them to develop leadership skills and healthy habits. We envision a world where all students will discover their purpose and reach their full potential.
Does your mission align with ours?
Our mission starts with strong team members...
We seek people who believe in our vision and want to contribute to impacting the youth in our communities. You will work with the Y team's Site Coordinator to provide academic and enrichment opportunities to the kids in our YMCA Expanded Learning (ELP) program. Be willing to learn. Take action to engage and inspire students, staff, and volunteers.
About the YMCA Expanded Learning Program
We work with schools in West Contra Costa and Oakland to create afterschool programming that focus on student enrichment in creativity, academic, and physical play. Together, we guide underserved children and families to reach their full potential.
Your Leadership Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of 15-20 students
• Plan lessons and lead daily activities (academic, enrichment, or physical)
• Record and track attendance
• Collaborate with team to create a clean and safe learning environment

Your Qualifications:

• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have completed 48 college units or passed the Instructional Aid (IA) Exam
• (We will offer IA Exam if the above is not met.)
• Pass DOJ/FBI criminal background check
• Have CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications within 30 days of hire

Ideally, you know how to do the following...

• Understand Growth Mindset and lead with a Growth Mindset
• Build strong relationships with staff, students, and families
• Organize your time to meet deadlines and submit high-quality work
• Use creativity to explore new ways to enhance or add to our program
• Show conscious awareness about yourself and your effect on others
• Take accountability in any issues and challenges that you are a part of

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The 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 theessential functions.

• Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities
• Must occasionally lift up to 30 lbs
• Frequent bending & standing
• Able to walk for long periods of time
• Visual ability to clearly monitor activities in both indoor and outdoor settings
• Mobility to quickly respond to emergencies

Our Commitment and Your Commitment

• Compensation: $21
• A pathway to higher leadership positions
• Free YMCA Gym Membership
• Regular School Year: Ideal candidates are able to work 1pm-6pm, Monday-Friday. Because ELP is an afterschool program, you must be able to work afternoons and evenings.

Apply if you are up for a worthy challenge!
If you are ready for a journey to inspire children to become the leaders of tomorrow, then we are ready to meet and learn more about you and what you can bring to our program's future!
Job Type: Part-time
Salary: $21.00 per hour
Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Afternoon shift
• After school
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person