Dennett Elementary Sr. Group Leader

The Senior Group Leader position is a great opportunity to establish a strong foundation within the company, build leadership skills, and gain valuable experience with the potential to take on greater responsibilities and advance into higher-level roles within the organization. As a Senior Group Leader , you’ll take on additional responsibilities while gaining valuable experience and learning more about how our programs operate. Every day is different—from exciting games and creative activities to challenges, laughter, friendships, and the moments kids will remember. In this leadership role, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment where every child feels supported and included. You’ll lead by example, build meaningful connections with children, and work alongside a dedicated team to ensure our program runs smoothly and follows all licensing requirements. If you’re energetic, compassionate, creative, and dependable—and you’re looking for a job where you can make a real difference while having fun—we’d love to have you on our team! WHAT YOU’LL DO: Bring the ENERGY! Keep kids engaged, excited, and ready for whatever comes next. Create the FUN! Take initiative and lead games, activities, crafts, challenges, and experiences that children will enjoy. BE THE ROLE MODEL! Encourage kindness, confidence, teamwork, respect, and good sportsmanship. Make connections! Get to know the children in your group, celebrate their accomplishments, and help every child feel seen and valued. Think on your feet! Be creative, flexible, and ready to jump in when plans change. Support the team! Work closely with the Site Coordinator and other staff to create a positive experience for every child. Keep kids safe and supported while maintaining a welcoming environment where everyone has a chance to shine. Help keep things running smoothly! Assist with setup, cleanup, organization, transitions, and daily program responsibilities. Take on additional responsibility! Help support the Site Coordinator and gain hands‑on experience with the day‑to‑day operations of a school‑age program. THIS JOB IS PERFECT FOR SOMEONE WHO: Has BIG energy and an even bigger heart Loves being creative and coming up with new ideas Doesn’t mind getting up, moving around, helping clean, and joining the fun Is comfortable being silly and making kids laugh while still remaining professional Loves building relationships and being part of a team Is patient, caring, dependable, and encouraging Enjoys taking on responsibility and learning new skills Wants to make a REAL difference in a child’s day Is looking for opportunities to grow within the organization No two days are the same—and that’s what makes it awesome! If you’re looking for a job where you can play, create, lead, laugh, grow, and make a difference every single day , this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Location(s) 80 Crescent Street, Plympton , Massachusetts 02367 , United States Requirements EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Minimum of 20 years of age. B.S. or B.A. with 9 months experience with school age children, or High School diploma or equivalent plus 1 year working with school age. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required. 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 Branch / Program Community Based Child Care (Multiple Locations) Pay Range The estimated pay range for this job. Disclosing pay information promotes competitive and equitable pay. The actual pay rate will depend on the person's qualifications and experience. $18.00 - $20.70 / hour Pay Transparency In order to support the Fair Compensation Strategy by the US Govt., HR Dept., clients are required to adhere to "Pay Transparency Law"; in the impacted states; that have mandated the employers to list the salary ranges in Job advertisements or postings for job opportunities and Job promotions. undefined Employer Privacy Policy EEO is the Law ADP Privacy Statement Artificial Intelligence Google Privacy Policy Google Terms of Service #J-18808-Ljbffr Old Colony YMCA