School Age Group Leader School Year 2026-2027

About the Role

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. The Group Leader will uphold the employee code of conduct and ensure all job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y and the regulating agency. The role emphasizes displaying and encouraging character traits of caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect.

Responsibilities

• Understand and ensure compliance with EEC regulations and Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care Policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy).
• 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, and Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times, adhering to the YMCA Child Guidance Policy and Child Care Policy.
• Assist with Fun/Food Curriculum, ensuring menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards.
• Maintain QRIS standards.
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel, and potential clients.
• Serve as a positive role model for children and staff.
• Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports.
• Meet with the School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Attend 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 in the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Complete at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.
• Accept additional responsibilities as assigned to support overall operations and teamwork.

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values; serves others and fulfills community needs; supports fundraising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with diverse backgrounds and opinions; builds rapport; listens for understanding; takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments; embraces new approaches; establishes goals and plans work; follows budgeting policies; strives to meet or exceed goals.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development; demonstrates openness to change; assesses personal strengths and limitations; uses best practices and up-to-date technology.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 years of age with at least 6 months of school-age experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
• Evidence of a 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 thrive as part of a cohesive team.
• Ability to lift/move heavy equipment and clean when necessary (up to 75 lbs occasionally and 40 lbs frequently, including children).
• Flexibility to work early mornings, late nights, and weekends as needed.
• Strong oral communication skills for occasional public speaking.
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, and move intermittently during work hours.
• Thorough understanding of Y-USA’s three focus areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.