GREATER LOWELL FAMILY YMCA - JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Group Leader Department: School Age

Reports To: School Age Director/Site Coordinator

Status: Part Time (Non-Exempt) Revision Date: 1/25/2021

POSITION SUMMARY:

A group leader is a role model who can assist with academic support and character development. Under the supervision of the Site Coordinator, a group leader plans and organizes groups pertaining to school age children and administer special activities, and implements daily activities relating to arts & crafts, physical activities and sports, character and team building exercises, and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work closely with Site Coordinator to plan and implement developmentally appropriate
• Ensure and maintain quality of program and that it meets EEC Licensing Requirements, QRIS
• Standards, YMCA of USA Initiatives (Active Learning and HEPA Initiatives) and complies with all
• safety
• Program responsibilities include, but are not limited to: supervision of children, lesson planning and daily attendance.
• Keep safety as a number one priority. Emphasize personal safety and emotional well-being of all staff, volunteers, members, students, families and program participants using the YMCA classrooms and indoor/facility.
• Maintain the overall cleanliness and appearance of the childcare
• By personal example help interpret quality of YMCA core values of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Performs other duties as required by supervisor (remains flexible).
• Traveling up to 25%-50% of the time

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school degree required; some college preferred. At least 18 years of age.

• Previous experience providing programs/activities for

• Excitement and positive attitude toward working with

• Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the

• Must be EEC Group Leader

• Relevant college classes in Education or related field is

• Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.

• High school degree required; some college preferred. At least 18 years of age.

• Previous experience providing programs/activities for youth.

• Excitement and positive attitude toward working with children.

• Commitment to the philosophy and goals of the YMCA.

• Must be EEC Group Leader qualified.

• Relevant college classes in Education or related field is preferred.

• Maintain current CPR certification and First Aid throughout employment.

The openings for this position are before school Monday through Friday 7:00 am - 9:00 am, after school Monday - Friday 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, full day school closures between 7:00 am - 6:00 pm and half days from school end to 6:00 pm. Work sites are located in Lowell, MA and Dracut, MA. Preference is given to applicants with availability for all 5 days.