Group Leader

South Shore YMCA; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time accrual

Complimentary YMCA membership

25% childcare discount

50% camp discount

Job summary

South Shore YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Afterschool Group Leader to provide safe, engaging afterschool experiences for children, including homework help, activities, and active supervision from the end of the school day until pick-up.

The role focuses on program management, staff and volunteer engagement, and community involvement across multiple YMCA sites. Flexible scheduling and reliable transportation are important for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ years old with a High School diploma or GED and 6+ months of experience working with school-age children.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus with 3+ months of experience with school-age children.
• Reliable transportation required; work across more than one nearby location as needed.
• Must pass EEC background check including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Program Management: Plan and execute programs that meet children and families' needs.
• Staff Engagement & Development: Supervise participants and volunteers per EEC regs and QRIS standards.
• Membership Engagement & Development: Build relationships with families and members; recruit new families.
• Facility Management: Ensure facilities and equipment are safe, clean and well maintained.
• Volunteer Development: Recruit and engage volunteers.
• Community Involvement & Support: Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and events.

Skills

Childcare experience

Safety & supervision

Program planning

Community engagement

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus

Job description

Join the South Shore YMCA as a Part-Time Afterschool Group Leader! In this role, you will provide safe, engaging, and enriching afterschool experiences for children including homework help, activities, and active supervision from the end of the school day until pick-up.

Your Role Will Include:

• Program Management: Plan and execute programs that meet the needs of children and families; maintain compliance with EEC licensing regulations and YUSA Healthy Eating Physical Activity (HEPA) standards; provide reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities per EEC and ADA.
• Staff Engagement & Development: Supervise program participants and volunteers in accordance with organizational policy, EEC regulations, and QRIS standards.
• Membership Engagement & Development: Build relationships with families and members; create a supportive community environment; help recruit and engage new families.
• Facility Management: Partner with the Afterschool Director and Site Coordinator to keep program facilities and equipment safe, clean, and well maintained.
• Volunteer Development: Recruit and engage volunteers.
• Community Involvement & Support: Assist with YMCA fundraising activities and events.

Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older, with a high school diploma or GED plus 6+ months of experience working with school-age children.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree a plus, with 3+ months of experience working with school-age children.
• Reliable transportation required, comfortable and able to work across more than one nearby location as needed.
• Must pass background check: EEC background check including fingerprinting.

Salary and Benefits:

• $18.00–$20.00 per hour.
• Sick time accrual: 1 hour per 30 hours worked.
• Complimentary individual YMCA membership.
• 25% discount on childcare.
• 50% camp discount for their children.

Location & Shift Times:

• Clifford H. Marshall Elementary School.
• Germantown Neighborhood Center.
• Hale Family Afterschool
• 1:00–6:00 PM daily; 11:00 AM–6:00 PM on Wednesdays.

Schedule is flexible; candidates with parenting/childcare experience are especially welcome. Non-school-day and flexible-day scheduling may apply.