Group Leader: Holyoke

Holyoke YMCA • Holyoke, MA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Group leader maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families. This position is for our Holyoke site.

Requirements

• Previous experience with children in an afterschool setting preferred.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Meets minimum age standards as established by state law and/or the Y.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification required.
• Complete the Early Education and Care (EEC) required training within first 30 days of hire.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• YMCA Leader Certification within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children and program activities
• Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the Y (i.e. safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes that are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y’s values.
• Creates a positive rapport and shared interest with all youth; models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
• Provides opportunities for youth to lead, problem solve, and make decisions and choices within the program and provides daily opportunities for youth to reflect on and respond to their experiences.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child’s needs and progress; connects families to the Y.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate YMCA core values.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed