Group Leader

About the Role

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. 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.

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.

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.
• 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 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.
• Assist with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning, and guidelines to meet HEPA standards.
• Understand and maintain QRIS standards.
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel, and potential clients.
• 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 relationships with school or other site-specific personnel.
• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fundraising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expenses.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.
• Communicate facility issues to appropriate staff 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.

Qualifications

• Big energy and an even bigger heart.
• Loves being creative and coming up with new ideas.
• Comfortable with physical activity, including moving around, helping clean, and joining the fun.
• Comfortable being silly and making kids laugh while staying professional.
• Loves building friendships and being part of a team.
• Patient, caring, dependable, and encouraging.
• Wants to make a real difference in a child's day.