Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

The Ludlow Boys & Girls Club is looking for an Assistant Group Leader for its After School Program.

Job Title : Assistant Group Leader

Hours : Monday-Friday 2:30 PM-5:30 PM

pay: $16.50/hour

Reports To : School Age Director & Assistant School Age Director

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Assistant Group Leader is responsible for assisting Group Leaders in providing supervision, guidance, and programming to children enrolled in our EEC licensed After School program.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Group Leaders in providing high-yield activities and creating an environment that engage youth and promote priority youth outcomes in the following areas: academic success, good character & citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
• Provide positive role modeling to members.
• 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.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education / Experience: Must be at least 16 years of age.

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.

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