YMCA Southcoast
Assistant Group Leader
Part Time • Wareham
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Hiring:
Monday - Friday 615am-830am
Monday - Friday 215pm-545pm
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Group Leader- After School, assist in the supervision of a group of children in a range of programs and activities.
Essential Functions:
• Participate in providing activities by established Child Care
Services regulations.
• Model the Y’s healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foods
and beverages during meal and snack times, and avoiding consumption of
food and beverages during other program times.
• Model the Y’s active living standards by engaging in games and physical
activities with youth.
• Assist in the establishment and promotion of an environment conducive to
child growth physically, emotionally, and socially.
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations.
• Communicate as required with parents and children to ensure the highest
standards of care are met.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in the maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical
environment.
YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.
Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with
them.
People-oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains
calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for
understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes the initiative in
developing others.
Results-oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value
experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create
a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from
one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in
meetings.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths
and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that
enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks
opportunities in the change process.
Qualifications:
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to
early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a range of children’s educational,
recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.
Physical Demands:
• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities
to perform essential functions of this position.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in the maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical
environment.
YMCA Competencies:
Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.
Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and
perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.
Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships with
them.
People-oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains
calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for
understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes the initiative in
developing others.
Results-oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value
experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create
a better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from
one situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in
meetings.
Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths
and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development that
enhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks
opportunities in the change process.
Qualifications:
• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to
early education and child care.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in a range of children’s educational,
recreational, and social activities.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.
Physical Demands:
• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities
to perform essential functions of this position.
Compensation: $15.50 - $15.75 per hour
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