YMCA Southcoast
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Group Leader Job Family: Child Care
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Job Code: CN 103
Revised: February 2015

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Site Coordinator- Child Care, lead and supervise a
designated group of children in a range of programs and activities.
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.
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.
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 child care.

• 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.