Turn your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into a rewarding job! At the Old Colony YMCA, we're looking for a Group Leader who is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where school-age children can learn, play, and grow. Every day is different from leading games and crafts to supporting homework, outdoor play, and exciting field trips.
If you're looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, we'd love to meet you!
Preferred QualificationsDo you love working with kids?Turn your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into a rewarding job! At the Old Colony YMCA, we're looking for a Group Leader who is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where school-age children can learn, play, and grow. Every day is different from leading games and crafts to supporting homework, outdoor play, and exciting field trips.
If you're looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, we'd love to meet you!
What You'll Do- Create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for children.
- Lead fun activities including games, arts & crafts, STEM projects, sports, and outdoor play.
- Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate programming.
- Supervise children during daily activities, field trips, and special events.
- Encourage positive behavior and model the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
- Maintain a clean, organized program space.
- Complete attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation.
- Work collaboratively with the Site Coordinator and fellow staff members.
- Attend staff meetings and required professional development trainings.
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and positive team players.
- Passion for working with school-age children.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to create a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment.
- Commitment to child safety and following YMCA policies and state licensing regulations.
- Make a meaningful impact in children's lives every day.
- Work in a fun, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
- Gain valuable experience in education, recreation, and youth development.
- Build leadership, communication, and program planning skills.
- Enjoy a workplace where creativity, community, and making a difference are celebrated.
Ready to make every day an adventure?
Skills Required
- Enthusiastic, dependable, and positive team player
- Passion for working with school-age children
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to create a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment
- Commitment to child safety and following YMCA policies and state licensing regulations
- Ability to supervise children during activities, field trips, and special events
- Complete attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation
- Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks; maintain clean program space
- Attend staff meetings and required professional development trainings
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.
