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After School Group Leader - Manatee County School Locations

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

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#Summer Camp
#Activity Planning
#Attendance Tracking
#Participant Supervision
Part TimeOn Site0-2 yrs$11 - $15 / HOURPosted 26 days ago

Location

Manatee County, Florida

Salary

$11 - $15 / HOUR

Quick overview

The role involves direct care, supervision, and ensuring the well-being of participants in the Before/After School Program or Summer Camp, executing age-appropriate activities under the guidance of program leadership. Responsibilities vary by level (Junior, Group, Senior Leader) but consistently include maintaining physical safety, fostering positive relationships, and accurate documentation of attendance and incidents.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or be over 18 and successfully complete a State of Florida Criminal History Background Check, including Level 2 screening. Required certifications include Infant/child CPR & First Aid, and mandatory training classes must be enrolled in or completed within specified timelines.

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Job description

Description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Program Director and Site Coordinator, the position is responsible for the direct care, supervision and well being of all participants enrolled in the Before/After School Program/Summer Camp.

Essential functions

  • Junior
  • Group
  • Leader: Assists program staff in executing high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants. Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, and is pro-active creating a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards participants. Exemplifies appropriate behavior and is a role model for participants Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements
  • Group
  • Leader: Executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants. Responsible for the physical safety of the participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants and caregiver/families; proactively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers. Establishes structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements Immediately reports all unusual incidents or accidents to the Program Director and fills out all applicable and necessary reports.
  • Senior
  • Group
  • Leader: Assists the Program Director or Site Director in supervising staff and with oversight of all program activities. Organizes, plans, and executes high quality, age-appropriate activities for enrolled participants. Responsible for the physical safety of participants at all times, including understanding and being able to implement emergency procedures as necessary Develops and fosters interpersonal relationships between participants, staff, and caregiver/families; pro-actively creates a positive, welcoming environment of cooperation, friendliness, and helpfulness towards staff and customers. Establishes structure and routines for participants by setting boundaries and behavior guidelines Documents attendance, absenteeism and incidents for each child in compliance with state/county/district requirements Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

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YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

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YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

YMCA of Southwest Florida is a leading non-profit organization committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving Bradenton to Bonita Springs, YMCA of Southwest Florida has over 1000 employees serving communities along the beautiful Gulf Coast of...

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IndustryCivic and Social Organizations
TypeNonprofit
Size1,001-5,000 employees
HQVenice, Fl
Founded1974

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Principal duties and responsibilities for all positions

  • Will appear clean, neat, and appropriately attired in accordance with the Association’s Policy on personal appearance Will adhere to all YMCA and DCF policies Sets measurable goals and evaluates achievement of goals Reports to work at the scheduled time and works as scheduled Completes work in a timely, accurate and thorough manner Nothing in this job description restricts management’s job to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time
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  • 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 sit, kneel or stand extended periods of time. The employee frequently is required to reach, and must be able to move around the work environment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust. YMCA of Southwest Florida has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the SKY Family YMCA reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the YMCA of Southwest Florida may deem appropriate.

Requirements

Qualifications

High School Diploma or over the age of 18 Successfully complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements as well as meet the Association’s policies on background screening Prior experience working with children Able to adhere to drug/alcohol/smoke free workplace policy Able to maintain confidentiality Positive attitude Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

Details

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  • Certifications
  • AND
  • Training
  • REQUIREMENTS: Infant/child CPR & First Aid Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class 40 clock hours of Introduction to Child Care Training class*(State Mandated) 5 clock hours of Early Literacy and Language Development Training class
  • 40 clock hours of annual In-Service training completed between July 1st and June 30th of each calendar year (CDA certified personnel only require 10 clock hours) Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols Additional training classes as recommended by Supervisor *Employee must enroll in these trainings within 90 days of hire date and must be completed within 1 year of hire date if not already completed. Professional Development/CEU’s may qualify in lieu of requirement (seek assistance from your supervisor). Failure to comply with requirement will result in immediate termination.

Market context

Florida support roles stay locally competitive

In Florida, support roles in this category often draw steady interest because schools and care settings need reliable staff who can meet basic eligibility and safety requirements. Competition can hinge on experience with children, physical readiness, and flexibility, so review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying. A practical next step is to confirm your medical clearance and highlight any one-year child-care experience, since those details can strengthen your application.

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