Group Leader

Old Colony YMCA•Kingston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Group Leader, you’re more than a staff member—you’re a role model, cheerleader, teammate, and memory-maker! Every day brings something new, from epic games and crazy challenges to creative activities, laughter, friendships, and those little moments that kids remember forever. In this leadership role, you'll inspire children through positive role modeling, exciting activities, and meaningful connections while helping ensure our program runs smoothly and safely. You'll work alongside a passionate team dedicated to making every child feel valued, included, and empowered. If you're energetic, compassionate, enjoy working with children, and want a job where you can truly make a difference while having fun every day, we'd love to have you on our team! This position is an opportunity to establish a strong foundation within the company, with the potential to take on greater responsibilities and grow into higher roles within the company.

Requirements

Has BIG energy and an even bigger heart
Loves being creative and coming up with new ideas
Doesn't mind getting up, moving around, Helping clean and joining the fun
Is comfortable being silly and making kids laugh while staying professional
Loves building friendships and being part of a team
Is patient, caring, dependable, and encouraging
Wants to make a REAL difference in a child's day
Reliable, intuitive, and someone who can turn an ordinary day into an unforgettable one
Love working with kids and bringing the fun wherever you go
Energetic, compassionate, enjoy working with children

Nice To Haves

Potential to take on greater responsibilities and grow into higher roles within the company.

Responsibilities

Bring the ENERGY! Keep kids excited, engaged, and ready for whatever comes next.
Create the FUN! Take initiative and lead games, activities, challenges, crafts, adventures, and experiences kids will love.
BE THE ROLE MODEL! Encourage kindness, confidence, teamwork, and good sportsmanship.
Make connections! Get to know your kids, celebrate their successes, and make every child feel seen and valued.
Keep the adventure going! Think on your feet, get creative, and be ready to jump into the fun.
Be part of an awesome team! Work together under a Site Coordinator to create an amazing experience for every child.
Keep kids safe and supported while making sure everyone has a place to shine.
Help set up, clean up and keep the site flowing smoothly.
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.
Ensure that all areas of responsibilities of the job reflect the mission beliefs of the Old Colony Y.
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.
Display and encourage the character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty and respect in the fulfillment of all job duties.
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 planning, developing, and implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony Y’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.
Help maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.
Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.
Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.
Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.
Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.