Positions: Group Leader

Department: Youth and Family

Locations: Kid Space at the Springfield JCC and CAP (Children At Play) Offsite Elementary Schools in East Longmeadow, MA.

Status: Part-Time shifts (M-F 6:30 am -8:30 am and 2:30 pm - 6:00 pm)

Supervisor: Kids Space and CAP Director

Rate: $17/hour

Position Summary:

A Group Leader Serves under the Kids Space and CAP Director. Group Leaders are responsible for supervising and leading children in engaging and safe group activities; Responsible for assisting with creating activities for programming. A group leader strives to further the mission of the JCC by creating quality programming for the JCC’s membership and the larger Springfield community.

Essential Functions:

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Assist the Site Coordinator in daily activity design
• Complete all incident and accident reports in a timely manner
• Attend and contribute to monthly staff meetings

Daily Programming

• Supervise all children

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children

• Maintain daily attendance sheets

• Assist with snacks for children

• Lead activities as planned by Site Coordinator and Director

• Communicate with parents and guardians under the supervision of the Site Coordinator as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current High School Senior or High School Diploma

• Age 18 or older

• Effective communication skills – both verbally and written

• Competent in speaking and writing the English language

• Ability to multi-task effectively under pressure

• Experience in working with school-aged children

• First Aid and CPR Certification

• Successful background check
  

Working Conditions:

• Community Center and/or Public School locations

• Indoor and outdoor settings all year round

• Playground

• Gymnasium

• Pool and Locker room supervision

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for several hours

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.