After-School Youth Program Lead

YMCA Southcoast; Mattapoisett (MA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA Southcoast is seeking an After School Group Leader support to supervise children in a range of programs and activities under the direction of the Group Leader. You will help deliver structured activities, model healthy behaviors, and help maintain a safe, positive environment for growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, adherence to state and YMCA standards, and hands-on engagement in educational, recreational, and social activities to foster youth development.

Qualifications

• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a range of children’s educational, recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in providing activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods and beverages during meal and snack times; and avoiding consumption of food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical activities with youth.
• Assist in the establishment and promotion of an environment conducive to child growth physically, emotionally, socially.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Communicate as required with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in the maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

Skills

State YMCA standards knowledge

Parental/child interaction

Program activity facilitation

Mature judgment

Job description

YMCA Southcoast is seeking an After School Group Leader support to supervise children in a range of programs and activities under the direction of the Group Leader. You will help deliver structured activities, model healthy behaviors, and help maintain a safe, positive environment for growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration with families, adherence to state and YMCA standards, and hands-on engagement in educational, recreational, and social activities to foster youth development.