Team Lead - Guntersville Elementary School

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator and in conjunction with other staff directors, the Team Lead will be responsible for leading the children in our summer program. In addition, the Team Lead, along with the Teacher will plan and implement activities for elementary age children that build upon the skills needed to be successful in school.

OUR CULTURE: 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. At our Y, we strive to live our mission of loving our neighbor and helping each individual reach their full potential intentionally every day. 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. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a positive role model and demonstrate professional behavior.
• Understand positive youth development approaches to the academic and social development of youth.
• Facilitate a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, welcomes children.
• Maintain a clean and orderly environment.
• Provide assistance with homework and encourage academic progress.
• Plan and deliver purposeful and engaging program activities that are safe, fun, and age appropriate while meeting program goal objectives.
• Monitor safety during the after school program.
• Responsible for any other duties as assigned by the Site Coordinator.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. 
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The employee must have the ability to provide a safe, constructive and educational environment for the program participants at the school site.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR, First Aid certificate prior to the start of the program.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training required prior to supervision of children.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Some College preferred.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback.
• Love and respect for children.
• Evidence of efficacy and willingness to be a team player.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Commitment to and support of the Y mission and more specifically, the vision and goals of the Y’s focus on Youth Development Initiatives.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Flexibility.
• Ability to build strong relationships.
• Adhere to drug free/tobacco free workplace policy.
• Desire to work in a YMCA setting in accordance with the YMCA mission.