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YMCA Southcoast

Assistant Group Leader

YMCA Southcoast, Wareham, Massachusetts, us, 02571


Hiring:Monday - Friday 615am-830amMonday - 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 CareServices regulations.• Model the Y's healthy eating standards by consuming HEPA compliant foodsand beverages during meal and snack times, and avoiding consumption offood and beverages during other program times.• Model the Y's active living standards by engaging in games and physicalactivities with youth.• Assist in the establishment and promotion of an environment conducive tochild 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 physicalenvironment.YMCA Competencies:Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, andperceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.Recruit volunteers and build effective, supportive working relationships withthem.People-oriented: Seeks first to understand the other's point of view; remainscalm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens forunderstanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes the initiative indeveloping others.

Results-oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-valueexperience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to createa better member experience. Makes sound judgments and transfers learning fromone situation to another. Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates inmeetings.Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengthsand limitations, and how they impact relationships. Pursues self-development thatenhance job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change; seeksopportunities in the change process.Qualifications:• Current knowledge of state and YMCA standards and regulations specific toearly 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, reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilitiesto perform essential functions of this position.

Compensation: $15.50 - $15.75 per hour