What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dennett Elementary- Assistant Leader position at Old Colony YMCA?
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 students day a little brighter—you’ll make a difference!
What You’ll Be Up To:
- 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.
Why Be an Assistant Group Leader?
Because work shouldn’t feel like work every day! You’ll get to play games, get creative, make connections, laugh, encourage kids, and be part of a team that creates incredible experiences. This role is a great stepping stone to build experience, develop new skills, and grow within the company over time.
If you’re someone who can bring the energy, take initiative to clean and set up activities, jump into the fun, and make kids feel like they matter, this could be the perfect role for you!
Come ready to PLAY. Lead. Laugh. Inspire. Make memories.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 16 years of age
- Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
- Evidence of physical examination within 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.
- Will sometimes work early morning, late nights and weekends.
- Strong oral communication skills required for occasional public speaking responsibilities.
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift up to 75lbs on occasion and 40lbs frequently (children) and move intermittently during work hours.
- 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
CLOSING STATEMENT:
To ensure the overall operations of the Old Colony Y and support teamwork, I will accept additional responsibilities as assigned. In addition, I understand that my work location and hours of employment are subject to change to meet the business needs of the Y.