YMCA Southcoast 

JOB DESCRIPTION 

Job Title: Group Leader 

Job Family:  Child Care

Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.  Group Leader's scheduled hours include, but not limited to morning (7:45AM-9AM) and afterschool care (3PM-5:30PM).

Essential Functions:  

• Provide activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations. 

• Establish and promote an environment to allow child growth physically, emotionally, socially. 
• 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. 
• Make observations and assess information for inclusion in child evaluations. 

• Provide open communication with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met. 

• Participate in program planning, monitoring of participation, and evaluation of expected results. 

• Participate in developing, promoting, and enforcing of established ground rules. 

• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment. 

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.  Recruits volunteers and builds 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 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:
• Educational requirements according to EEC regulations. 

• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific to early education and childcare. 

• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues. 

- Demonstrated skill in developing and leading 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.