YMCA Ayrlawn Group Leader
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YMCA of Metropolitan Washington
Bethesda, MD, US
Summary
The Group Leader is responsible for supervising school-age children and facilitating recreational, academic, and enrichment activities. They must also maintain a safe, stimulating environment while providing positive behavior support and communicating effectively with families.
Job Description
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
Location: YMCA Ayrlawn
Compensation: $16.50 per hour
Schedule: Part-Time | Mornings/Evening Hours | School Year
The YMCA Ayrlawn is hiring dedicated and enthusiastic Group Leaders for our School Age Child Care program. This is a meaningful opportunity to positively impact children’s lives in a supportive and collaborative afterschool environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and engage school-age children in recreational, academic, and enrichment activities
- Create a safe and stimulating environment for all participants
- Plan and implement daily lessons and activities that support social-emotional and academic growth
- Provide guidance and positive behavior support
- Maintain communication with families and program staff
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all children at all times
Qualifications:
- Experience working with elementary-middle aged children in a school or childcare setting
- High school diploma or GED required; relevant coursework or degree preferred
- Strong interpersonal and behavior management skills
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience fostering an environment for children of all abilities is valued.
Schedule:
- Monday-Friday
- Before Care 6:30am-8:00am and or
- After Care 2:30pm-6:30pm
We offer the following benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Free Y membership
- 403(b) savings plan
- Exciting and collaborative work environment
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer and values a range of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We strive to be a welcoming organization where all staff, members, and communities feel respected, supported, and that they belong.
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Founded
1852
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
OUR IMPACT
The YMCA is one of the largest social service agencies serving Washington D.C., suburban Maryland and northern Virginia. Every year, we provide opportunities in wellness, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, child care, and more for over 250,000 people through our 17 branches and program centers.
Our utmost goal is to make the Y and all we offer accessible and available to the entire community. With the help of our generous donors, community partners and members, we were able to provide $2,662,507 in scholarships and subsidies to more than 12,400 children, adults and families in 2014.
Over 3,140 volunteers gave 161,572 hours of their time and talent in 2014 to help the YMCA fulfill its mission. From dedicated board members to talented program volunteers, these caring friends and neighbors help the YMCA serve more individuals and impact more communities every year.
With a mission to build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.
Founded
1852
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Wellness and Fitness Services
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Washington, District of Columbia
