Latchkey Sr. Group Leader

Overview

Senior Group Leader position manages daily operations and programming of sites that are operated during the school year and summer programs. This Includes maintaining minimum standards set forth by THHSC childcare division. Implement educational/recreational programs to ensure participants have a variety of learning resources, to provide a safe environment, and coordinate special events. Maintain standards of professionalism for the external/internal customers. Must be prepared to deal effectively with emergency and stressful situations at any time. This is for the Afterschool After hour Kid Power Program.

Responsibilities

· Advise and suggest to the staff to Improve the overall quality of site, supervise children 5-13 years of age

· Address any concerns/needs expressed by the children

· Continuously redirect children to limit any possible disciplinary issues

· Ensure site is compliant with minimum standards

· Uses proactive risk management to ensure patron safety, responds to incidents or emergencies and provide aid and accountable care

· Sign in kids upon arrival and are signed out by authorized individual

· Communicates with Area Manager and field staff

· Communicate with custodian staff, kitchen staff and school administration

· Communicate with parents about any positive behavior or concerns

· Communicate with participants about expectations

· Follows the lesson plans and organizes indoor and outdoor activities

· Plan and execute weekly/monthly special events for site, work with local agencies for guest speakers

· Plan special events. Set up at least 5 activity centers daily which are age appropriate

· Ensure locker is fully stocked at all times by ordering supplies

· Prepare and assist with daily reports such as incident reports, discipline referrals, Texas Workforce attendance, request supplies, and turn in roll sheets at the end of the week

· Conduct monthly fire and severe weather drills, playground checks, smoke detectors and fire extinguishers check

· Maintain training hours

· Conduct site evaluation to assess needs

Position Type and Typical Hours of Work

· Non-Exempt – Temporary

· Non-rotating 15-hour work week, Monday-Friday 3:00pm-6:00pm

· Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays is a schedule requirement

· In the event of an emergency, employees are required to work to provide for the safety and well-being of the public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Minimum Qualifications

· High School Diploma/GED

· Must be 18 years or older

· Six (6) months

Preferred Qualifications

· One (1) year experience

Licenses and Certifications

Required within six (6) months of hire

· Site Director Certification

Preferred

· Class C Driver's License

Employment Testing

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

· Criminal Background Check: Yes

· Motor Vehicle Record Check: Yes

· Drug Screening: Yes

· Physical Exam: Yes

Basis of Rating

A recruitment consultant will evaluate all applications against the posted qualifications. The city may also conduct additional skill assessment tests, in addition to the panel interview.

Supplemental Information

• Any position that lists a minimum qualification for education level and/or license/certification will require the applicant to provide proof of documentation if selected for hire into the position with the City of Corpus Christi.

The City of Corpus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.