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!
Monday through Friday 7am till the start of school and/or 2PM to 6pm
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?
You’ll get to lead 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.
If you’re someone who can bring the energy, take initiative to clean and set up activities, jump into the fun, and make kids feel like they matter, this could be the perfect role for you!
Come ready to PLAY. Lead. Laugh. Inspire. Make memories.
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.
- 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
PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:
- Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
- Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
- Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
- Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
- Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
- Understands and maintains QRIS standards
- Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
- Act as a positive role model.
- Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
- Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
- Meet with the School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel
Skills Required
- Must be at least 16 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent
- CPR/AED certification
- First Aid certification
- Physical examination completed within the last 12 months
- Negative Mantoux TB test
- Immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to lift and move heavy equipment and perform cleaning duties
- Availability for occasional 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 throughout the workday
- Understanding of YMCA focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
- Ability to understand and maintain EEC regulations and YMCA childcare policies
- Ability to implement program curriculum and maintain attendance records and reports
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.
