Indian Head School-School Age Assistant Leader

Old Colony YMCA; Hanson (MA); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 36.000; Tempo parcial

Resumo da vaga

Old Colony YMCA seeks an enthusiastic Assistant Group Leader to support daily activities for children. You will join a team of group leaders and a site coordinator to run games, crafts, and homework help, creating a safe, fun environment where kids learn and grow.

The role emphasizes energy, initiative, and a caring, inclusive attitude as you help supervise, set up activities, and reinforce YMCA values every day.

Qualificações

• Minimum age 16 years.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Physical examination within last 12 months.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and move 40 lbs frequently.

Responsabilidades

• Lead activities, games, crafts, and outdoor play.
• Support group leaders and site coordinators to run daily routines.
• Encourage kids, model positivity, and promote inclusion.
• Follow EEC regulations and YMCA policies at all times.
• Attend weekly meetings and maintain attendance records.

Conhecimentos

Teamwork

Public speaking

Energetic personality

Communication skills

Formação

High School diploma or equivalent

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications

Descrição da vaga

Job Description

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!

Monday through Friday 7am till the start of school and/or 2PM to 6pm

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! Participate in games, sports, crafts, challenges, theme days, and all kinds of activities.
• Be a role model, cheerleader, teammate, and friend to 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?

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!

Requirements

Education/Experience/Physical Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• 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

Program Responsibility

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA'S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Meet with the School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel