Group Leader
YMCA of Southwest Florida · Englewood, Florida, US
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Cooridnator, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervisio...
Job description
Description POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Cooridnator, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all participants enrolled in the Before/After School Program/Summer Camp. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants. - Actively encourages participation in all activities to ensure growth and development. - Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary - Monitors the program area at all times to ensure physical safety, and immediately makes changes, as necessary. - Release participants ONLY to authorized persons (must ask for ID) - Ensures the childcare facility is neat, orderly and free of all safety impediments. - Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers. - Actively listens to all participants and shows patience, understanding, and respect for others. - Actively pr...