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Old Colony YMCA

School Age Group Leader

Old Colony YMCA

Recruitment began on

Expires on

Oct. 15, 2026

Do you love working with kids?

Turn your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm into a rewarding job! At the Old Colony YMCA, we’re looking for a Group Leader who is passionate about creating a fun, safe, and engaging environment where school-age children can learn, play, and grow. Every day is different from leading games and crafts to supporting homework, outdoor play, and exciting field trips.

If you’re looking for a job where you can make a difference while having fun, we’d love to meet you!

What You’ll Do

  • Create a positive, safe, and inclusive environment for children.
  • Lead fun activities including games, arts & crafts, STEM projects, sports, and outdoor play.
  • Assist with planning and implementing age-appropriate programming.
  • Supervise children during daily activities, field trips, and special events.
  • Encourage positive behavior and model the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.
  • Prepare and serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks.
  • Maintain a clean, organized program space.
  • Complete attendance, incident reports, and other required documentation.
  • Work collaboratively with the Site Coordinator and fellow staff members.
  • Attend staff meetings and required professional development trainings.

What We’re Looking For

  • Enthusiastic, dependable, and positive team players.
  • Passion for working with school-age children.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to create a fun, engaging, and inclusive environment.
  • Commitment to child safety and following YMCA policies and state licensing regulations.

Why Join the Old Colony YMCA?

  • Make a meaningful impact in children’s lives every day.
  • Work in a fun, supportive, and team-oriented environment.
  • Gain valuable experience in education, recreation, and youth development.
  • Build leadership, communication, and program planning skills.
  • Enjoy a workplace where creativity, community, and making a difference are celebrated.

Ready to make every day an adventure?

 


Meet the Team

Beth Ricca

Beth Ricca, ’94M

Executive Director for Career Development

Jeffrey Mass, ’04, ’17M

Director for Employer Engagement

Harry Termyna, ’19, ’21M

Assistant Director of Career Development;
Adjunct

Rosie Chisolm

Coordinator for Career Engagement

Elizabeth Cotta

Office Coordinator

Contact

Phone (732) 571-3471

Email: careerdevelopment@monmouth.edu

Rebecca Stafford Student Center, First Floor.
400 Cedar Avenue
West Long Branch, NJ 07726-1898

Hours

  • Monday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Tuesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Thursday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Friday 8:45 a.m. – 5 p.m.