Group Supervisor - Teen Leadership

Greater Philadelphia YMCA Employment Opportunity!

Your Impact:

You are expected to assist in the implementation of daily program activities. Ensure a safe environment and age-appropriate activities. Engage and participate in all activities with the program youth. Always maintain the safety of the youth.

Y Work for the Y:

• Free YMCA gym membership. 
• Flexible work schedule available.  
• Discounted YMCA programs after meeting the eligibility requirements. 
• Eligible for a 12% company contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after meeting the requirements. 
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional training and development.  
• Fun, collaborative, mission-driven environment.  

What Qualifications You’ll Need:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or human services and two years of experience with children.
• Exhibit strong leadership skills.
• Possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence.

What You’ll Do:

• Planning of the curriculum.
• Prepare and implement daily age/developmentally appropriate activities.
• Oversee the safety and location of all the youth in your group.
• Actively participate with the youth in all activities. Ensure proper clean up and maintenance of all materials.
• Maintain sensitivity and patience with youth and parents. Always maintain confidentiality.
• Notify the site director of any personal or programmatic problems and suggestions.  Maintain paperwork (curriculum, lesson plans, parent communication, and incident reports).
• Attend all necessary YMCA/DPW/DHS/OST trainings.
• Attend Staff Meetings/Team Teaching Meetings/Back to School Nights.
• Participate as a YMCA team member and contribute to the attainment of the YMCA mission.
• Know the mission and be able to apply it to your job responsibilities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.