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! games, sports, crafts, challenges, theme days, and all kinds of activities.
- Be a role model and cheerleader 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 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!
Preferred Qualifications- Minimum of 16 years of age
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required - will provide training if needed
- 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 work and thrive as part of a cohesive team.
- Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary.
- Work early morning and/or Afternoon/Evening shifts.( Monday through Fridays)
- Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
- Ability to sit, stand for an extended period of time, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently.
- Ability to thoroughly understand Y-USA's three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
- Assist in staffing other schools if needed
- Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
- Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly school age meetings.
- Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
- Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (training provided if needed)
- Evidence of physical examination within last 12 months
- Negative Mantoux TB test and immunity for measles, mumps, and rubella
- Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and perform cleaning when necessary
- Availability to work early morning and/or afternoon/evening shifts (Monday through Friday)
- Strong oral communication skills for occasional public speaking
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, bend, lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 40 lbs frequently
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and thrive as part of a cohesive team
- Understanding of Y-USA's focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility
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.
