Under the supervision of the School Age Site Coordinator the Group Leader will assist in supervising the program and ensuring a safe, healthy, and constructive environment for all children involved in the program. In addition, the Group Leader will ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y. S/He will uphold the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y, and the regulating agency. The Group Leader will display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of 18 years of age, and have 6 months school age experience.
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required (we 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 18 years of age and 6 months school age experience
- High School diploma or equivalent
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (training provided)
- 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 clean when necessary; lift up to 75 lbs occasionally and 40 lbs frequently; move intermittently during work hours
- Willingness to sometimes work early mornings, late nights and weekends
- Strong oral communication skills and occasional public speaking
- Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence and work as part of a cohesive team
- Ability to understand Y-USA's focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility and meet the needs of the health seeker
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.
