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. The YMCA provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.