Express Employment Professionals has partnered with South Sound YMCA! We are currently hiring Group Leaders for the Licensed School Age Childcare programs throughout Thurston County. Apply with Express today for an immediate interview!

This is an evaluation to hire opportunity, starting out through Express with the goal of being hired on as an official YMCA staff member after the evaluation period. This is a part time position averaging 22 hours per week. The hours will vary from site to site but this is a Split Shift and will require before and after school care. An example of the schedule might be 7AM-8:30AM & 2:45PM-6PM. One day a week the afternoon shift will be longer to support the early release day so it may be 1:55PM-6PM that day.

Pay rate starts at $18.50 or would start at $19.50 for a Group Leader Float. A float person will be required to be flexible and willing to drive to any site as needed and will be working at a different site each day depending on the needs.  

Part Time Benefits include paid sick time, one paid floating holiday per calendar year and complementary individual membership to the South Sound YMCA which includes access to their facilities and online resources as well as discounts on registrations for fee-based programs.

Job Duties:

1. Planning and maintaining supplies, monitoring the whereabouts of the children at all times, bringing situations which may evolve into serious problems to the attention of the Site Director immediately, reporting all injuries and filing incident reports for any incidents related to behavior, injury, etc.
2. Maintain good working relationships with students, families, school personnel and YMCA staff.
3. Treats every participant fairly and equally regardless of differences, making every student feel good about themselves and encouraging a fun, positive environment.
4. Maintains site in accordance with school district standards by doing such custodial duties as necessary to leave the general space, restrooms, sinks, halls, playground, etc. in clean, orderly condition.
5. Utilize site iPad to ensure students are signed in and out daily in accordance with South Sound YMCA operating procedures.

6. Working with a group of students up to 15 per Group Leader. Facilitating the activities and curriculum that is determined by the Site Director. Building relationships with the kids and parents.

    

Job Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be conscientious, creative, and willing to direct children and take initiative when needed.
• Must be able and willing to develop positive, authentic relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds.

• Previous experience working with children and 2 verifiable references from this experience

   

Additional Requirements for Group Leader Float:

• Reliable vehicle and driver's license

• Willing to work at a different site each day, and possibly even drive to a new site mid shift, depending on need.

   

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We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. 

We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. 

We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. 

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