Student: After School Group Leader

Job Title
Student: After School Group Leader


Requisition Number
SE04185


Department Name
3J5SE: Student Employment


Work Location
Lexington, KY


On Campus/Off Campus
Off Campus


Salary Range
14.00


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Preferred Education/Experience

Hours per Week

20 hours

This is a part-time position with hours available Monday through Friday from approximately 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Candidates must commit to at least 2 shifts per week. Up to 20 hours per week are available in this particular role. Additional hours can be worked in other departments.






Job Summary

You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

Are you looking for a part-time job that enables you to make a difference?

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and experienced individuals who enjoy working with children to join our thriving school age child care program as group leaders. In addition to our school age group, we also operate preschool age groups in two of our after school programs. Our team collaborates to provide programs that foster a child’s social emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. To succeed in this position, you should be patient, enthusiastic, fun-loving, and enjoy spending time with children.

The YMCA of Central Kentucky’s part-time After School Group Leader provides direct supervision of children and is responsible for the successful implementation of quality after school care. The group leader promotes and supports the potential of all youth in programs and facilitates peer-to-peer connections as part of the overall experience. Group Leaders assist the Site Director in the implementation a culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate curriculum that creates a positive and nurturing environment.






Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

We’re looking for compassionate, reliable, and experienced individuals who enjoy working with children to join our thriving school age child care program as group leaders. In addition to our school age group, we also operate preschool age groups in two of our after school programs. Our team collaborates to provide programs that foster a child’s social emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. To succeed in this position, you should be patient, enthusiastic, fun-loving, and enjoy spending time with children.

Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma/GED or equivalent.

The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 pounds.



Deadline to Apply
08/31/2025


Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.



Anticipated Start Date
08/11/2025