Conley Elementary School -Assistant Leader

Old Colony YMCA•Whitman, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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! 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 student's day a little brighter—you’ll make a difference! This role is a great stepping stone to build experience, develop new skills, and grow within the company over time. Come ready to PLAY. Lead. Laugh. Inspire. Make memories.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age
Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required - will provide training if needed
Evidence of physical examination within the 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.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently.
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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 in person and online.
Act as a positive role model.
Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports.
Attend both site staff meetings and monthly school age meetings.
Meet with the School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
Establish and maintain working relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.