School Age Group Leader

Old Colony YMCA; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Brockton seeks a Group Leader to assist in supervising children's programs. Role entails ensuring a safe and constructive environment, adhering to the organization's mission, and promoting essential character traits. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a High School diploma, and have CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Responsibilities include public speaking and the ability to lift children in various tasks. Join a dedicated team committed to youth development and social responsibility.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with 6 months of school age experience.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evident physical examination within last 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising the program for children.
• Ensure a safe and healthy environment.
• Uphold employee code of conduct and mission beliefs.

Skills

Strong oral communication skills

Ability to create and sustain a culture of excellence

Ability to lift/move heavy equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

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. He or she 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Evident 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.