Teen Group Leader - Part-time

Teen Group Leader - Careers At YMCA of Rock River Valley div div div a href="http://www.rockriverymca.org/"/a /div div div pCareer Opportunities with YMCA of Rock River Valley/p pemA great place to work./em/p /div /div div/div /div div/div /div div div/div div divCareers At YMCA of Rock River Valley/div div div div div /div/div div divShare with friends or Subscribe!/div div a title="Share YMCA of Rock River Valley via Facebook" href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Frockriverymca.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3375329%26jbsrc%3D1022%26_%3D1746751277"/a a title="Share YMCA of Rock River Valley via LinkedIn" href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=truesummary=YMCA+of+Rock+River+Valley+is+hiring%21+Teen+Group+Leader+-+Rockford%2C+ILurl=http%3A%2F%2Frockriverymca.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3375329%26jbsrc%3D1024%26_%3D1746751277"/a a title="Share YMCA of Rock River Valley via Twitter" href="http://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=YMCA+of+Rock+River+Valley+is+hiring%21+Teen+Group+Leader+-+Rockford%2C+IL+%23jobsurl=http%3A%2F%2Frockriverymca.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3375329%26jbsrc%3D1023"/a a title="Share YMCA of Rock River Valley via Email" href="mailto:?Subject=Job%20Opening%20at%20YMCA%20of%20Rock%20River%20Valley%0ABody=Hi%20%2C%0A%0AI%20wanted%20to%20share%20this%20job%20opening%20with%20you%21%0A%0ACompany%3A%20YMCA%20of%20Rock%20River%20Valley%0APosition%20Title%3A%20Teen%20Group%20Leader%0A%0Ahttp%3A%2F%2Frockriverymca.hrmdirect.com%2Femployment%2Fview.php%3Freq%3D3375329%26jbsrc%3D1025"/a a title="Subscribe to new jobs from YMCA of Rock River Valley" href="http://rockriverymca.hrmdirect.com/employment/rss.php?req=3375329"/a /div div/div /div /div div div div /div /div div a/a a href="job-openings.php?search=true" Back To Openings /adiv/div/div /div /div /div div div/div h2Teen Group Leader/h2 bDepartment:/b Teen Programming bLocation:/b Rockford, ILbr / divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3375329source=3375329-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div divpstrongPOSITION SUMMARY/strongbr / The Teen Group Leader is a dedicated and enthusiastic individual responsible for guiding and mentoring a group of teens and tweens in out-of-school time programs. Reporting to the Vice President of Youth Development Operations, the Teen Group Leader plays a key role in implementing engaging, educational, and recreational activities that support the academic and social/emotional development of youth. This position requires a commitment to creating a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment, fostering positive relationships with participants and families, and modeling the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith. The Teen Group Leader must demonstrate excellent organizational skills, proactive communication, and a passion for youth development, ensuring that all program operations align with the YMCA�s mission, culture, and values. Regardless of primary assignment, this position may be required to travel between program sites as needed./p pstrongLOCATION/strong/p pstrongGood Shepherd YMCA/strongbr / 1829 N. Rockton Avebr / Rockford, ILbr / br / strongSwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCA/strongbr / 200 Y Blvd.br / Rockford, IL/p pstrongOUR CULTURE/strongbr / Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are strongwelcoming/strong: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are stronggenuine/strong: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are stronghopeful/strong: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are strongnurturing/strong: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are strongdetermined/strong: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.br / br / strongOUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION/strongbr / The Y is made up of people of all ages, from all walks of life, working side-by-side to strengthen communities. Together, we strive to ensure that everyone, regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender expression, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and faith � they guide everything we do./p pstrongOUR COMMITMENT TO YOUTH PROTECTION/strongbr / The YMCA of Rock River Valley has a responsibility to provide safe and secure programs and services for our community. The YMCA is a leader in child abuse prevention to support the safety of children in our care./p ul liYou'll support the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:/li liReport any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor./li liFollow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children./li liReport any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor./li liComplete all child abuse prevention training as required./li /ul pstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS /strong/p ol liBe a positive YMCA role model for all youth achievement programs by modeling the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility Faith./li liLeads and mentors a group of youth, fostering a positive and engaging environment./li liFacilitates and participates in group activities throughout the daily schedule, ensuring they are educational, recreational, and aligned with program goals./li liProvides a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment for all participants./li liBuilds caring, consistent, and positive relationships with program participants to support their development./li liProvides constant supervision during program to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants./li liSupports students in academic, recreational, and enrichment activities, using provided curriculum materials./li liManages discipline, complaints, and conflict resolution, employing positive youth discipline techniques./li liUses positive youth discipline techniques, such as Core Values, Redirect, and Behavior Agreements, to manage conflicts among participants./li liModels appropriate behaviors, including cleanliness, punctuality, sharing, healthy habits, sportsmanship, and table manners./li liTreats all students, families, and fellow staff with respect and fosters a culture of respect within the program./li liUtilizes assigned systems and software to accurately track attendance, assessments, and program metrics, ensuring compliance with program requirements and desired outcomes./li liTreats and cares for the site and equipment respectfully, ensuring the space is kept clean and well-maintained./li liAttends and actively participates in all team meetings and trainings./li liCommunicates all concerns to leadership in a timely manner./li liEnsures a strong focus on character development and diversity, equity and inclusion throughout programming./li liAdheres to all state, local, and YMCA policies and procedures/li liReports damaged equipment or safety hazards promptly./li liPerforms any other functions necessary for the smooth and efficient operation of the YMCA of Rock River Valley./li /ol pstrongQUALIFICATIONS/strong/p ul liMinimum age of 21 years old./li liMinimum High School Diploma or GED required./li liTraining required upon hire: Child Abuse Prevention, Blood-borne Pathogens, IL Gateways Child Development Health Safety, IL DCFS Child Abuse and Neglect/Mandated Reporter. Any additional certifications that are required by the state of Illinois./li li1-year related experience of leadership in a childcare setting preferred./li liCPR, AED and First Aid Certifications required within 90 days./li liPraesidium Academy trainings./li liPrefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations./li liProven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others./li /ul pstrongSCHEDULE COMPENSATION/strong/p pstrong2 Positions/strongbr / em*May be asked to travel between branches*/embr / Part-Time, Non-Exemptbr / Good Shepherd YMCA and SwedishAmerican Riverfront YMCAbr / Monday - Friday 4:00 - 8:00 pmbr / $15.00 per hour/p pThe Y is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer more than just a job, rather the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you./p pstrongALL STAFF BENEFITS:/strong/p ul liDiscounted Programs Services, Including Child Care/li liPay Differential for Bilingual Employees/li liPaid Time Off: Paid Leave for All Workers/li liEmployee Crisis Fund/li liEmployee Assistance Program/li liCell Phone Discounts with Participating Providers/li liTickets At Work Discount Program/li li401 (a) Retirement Plan: 8% YMCA Contributed Retirement/li li403 (b) Savings Plan: Tax-Deferred Account and Roth Account Options/li liFor retirement plan eligibility requirements, and additional information, visit a href="http://www.yretirement.org/"www.yretirement.org/a./li /ul pstrongFULL TIME STAFF BENEFITS:/strong/p ul liFree Family Membership/li li3 Paid Floating Holidays/li li10.5 Paid Holidays/li liPaid Vacation and Sick Time: Varies by Employment Type/li liShort-Term Disability Program/li liMedical, Dental and Vision Insurance: Partially Employer Paid. Employee Contribution Required/li liLife and Long-Term Disability Insurance: YMCA Sponsored and Employee Contribution Programs Available/li liAccident, Critical Illness Hospital Insurance Plans: Employee Contribution Required/li liTuition Reimbursement: Must Meet Qualifications/li /ul pstrongPART TIME STAFF BENEFITS:/strong/p ul liFree individual Membership/li liDiscounted Rate to Upgrade to Another Membership Category/li /ul pemThe Y: We're for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social ResponsibilityHeal/em/p /div divdiva href="https://apply.hrmdirect.com/resumedirect/ApplyOnline/Apply.aspx?req_id=3375329source=3375329-CJB-0"START YOUR APPLICATION/a/divdiv/div/div /div div/div div/divdiv br /a href="http://www.rockriverymca.org/"Visit Our Home Page/a /divp© 2025 YMCA of Rock River Valley/p p a href="https://www.clearcompany.com" iApplicant Tracking System Powered by/i  /a /p /div