Come ready to PLAY. Lead. Laugh. Inspire. Make memories.
Are you energetic, creative, and love making kids smile? Then we want YOU on our team! As an Assistant Group Leader, you’re more than an extra set of hands- you’ll be right in the middle of the action—helping create fun, exciting, and memorable experiences that kids will talk about all year long!
You’ll work alongside our Group Leaders and School Age Site Coordinator to keep the day running smoothly while jumping into the fun yourself. Whether you’re leading a game, helping with an awesome activity, coaching a child through their homework, cheering a child on outside, or just being the person who makes a students day a little brighter—you’ll make a difference!
What You’ll Be Up To:
- Jump into the fun! Participate in games, sports, crafts, challenges, theme days, and all kinds of activities.
- Be a role model, cheerleader, teammate, and friend to the children in your care.
- Help kids try new things, make friends, build confidence, and have a blast!
- Keep an eye on the group and help make sure everyone is safe, happy, and included.
- Work with the team to keep activities organized, clean, exciting, and moving along.
- Bring your energy, creativity, and personality to the program every day!
- Help maintain a clean, healthy, and ready-for-fun environment.
- Show what it means to live out the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Follow YMCA policies, EEC policies, safety guidelines, licensing requirements, and all program expectations.
Why Be an Assistant Group Leader?
Because work shouldn’t feel like work every day! You’ll get to play games, get creative, make connections, laugh, encourage kids, and be part of a team that creates incredible experiences. This role is a great stepping stone to build experience, develop new skills, and grow within the company over time.
Preferred QualificationsEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required. (willing to train)
- Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months.
- Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella.
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
- Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
- Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
- Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
- Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility; proven ability to identify and meet the needs of the health seeker
Skills Required
- Minimum age of 16 years
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/AED certification
- First Aid certification
- Evidence of a physical examination within the last 12 months
- Negative Mantoux TB test
- Immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
- Ability to work effectively as part of a cohesive team
- Ability to lift or move heavy equipment and clean as necessary
- Availability for early mornings, late nights, and weekends
- Strong oral communication skills, including occasional public speaking
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75 pounds occasionally and 40 pounds frequently, and move intermittently during work hours
- Understanding of Y-USA focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
- Ability to identify and meet the needs of health seekers
What We Do
Old Colony YMCA is a charitable, non-profit organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving Southeastern Massachusetts, it provides human services and health and wellness programming for children, families, adults, and seniors. Their mission is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential and foster the development of strong spirit, mind, and body through community-focused initiatives.
