Kingston Elementary School- Assistant Leader

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!

We are seeking to employ a School Age Group Leader in our Kingston/Halifax location.

The before school program opens at 7am until school begins.

The afternoon hours are school dismissal 2:00pm until 6pm.

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, 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, and support 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.

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!

PROGRAM RESPONSIBILITY:

• Understand and ensure EEC regulations as well as Old Colony Y policies (Child and Youth Care policy, Child Guidance Policy, Health Care Policy) are maintained at all times.
• Assist with implementing the program curriculum in accordance with EEC regulations and Old Colony YMCA’S policies.
• Assist with daily activities, including but not limited to; Y Chat, Asset Curriculum, BOKS, Fun/Food Curriculum.
• Maintain proper behavior of children at all times with strict adherence to both the YMCA Child Guidance Policy, and the Child Care Policy.
• Assists with Fun/Food Curriculum, menu planning and guidelines meet HEPA standards
• Understands and maintains QRIS standards
• Act in a public relations capacity when communicating with parents, school personnel and potential clients.
• Act as a positive role model.
• Maintain attendance records and all necessary reports
• Attend both weekly site staff meetings and monthly asset/school age curriculum meetings.
• Meet with School Age Site Coordinator as directed.
• Establish and maintain working relationship with school or other site-specific personnel.

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Help ensure maximum enrollment is achieved.
• Assist with the Annual Campaign and other fund-raising events.
• Adhere to all fiscal policies and procedures, such as purchase orders and employee expense.

FACILITY/HOUSEKEEPING RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure a clean, organized, and safe program space.

• Communicate to appropriate staff facility issues which need to be addressed in a timely manner.

INTERDIVISIONAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY:

• Actively participate on assigned committees and with the Y’s Annual Campaign.
• Promote Y programs through public appearances and presentations.
• Attend at least 20 hours of childcare training annually.

YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES - LEADER

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.  Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.  Supports fundraising. 

• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations.  Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.  Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings.  Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately.  Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

• Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.  Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.  Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships.  Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Have a High School diploma or equivalent.
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.- Willing to train
• 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.