Group Leader and Site Coordinator
About the job
- Must be at least 18 years old, or at least 21 for higher-level leadership responsibilities.
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, sports, or similar setting is preferred.
- Leadership or supervisory experience is a plus for advanced roles.
- Must pass background screening and meet YMCA and Florida Department of Children and Families requirements.
- Must have CPR and First Aid certification or be willing to obtain it.
- Must be able to create a safe and inclusive environment for children and connect with children and families.
- Must be able to organize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Lead age-appropriate activities, including games, crafts, sports, and enrichment activities.
- Build relationships with students and families.
- Support children's social, emotional, and physical development.
- Create structure, routines, and positive group dynamics.
- For experienced candidates, oversee daily site operations and program flow.
- Support or lead staff and ensure activities are organized and engaging.
- Communicate with families and school partners.
- Assist with planning special events, spirit days, and family engagement opportunities.
- Ensure program quality, safety standards, and licensing compliance.
- Experience working with children in a school, camp, childcare, sports, or similar setting.
- Leadership or supervisory experience for advanced roles.
About the company
YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its programs with memberships, program fees for activities like summer camps and SKY Academy academies, and donations, and operates SKY Academy schools in Venice and Englewood to promote inclusive education. The organization offers a range of services, from recreational activities to educational programs, delivered across multiple locations to meet local needs. Its goal is to help individuals and families become healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Venice, Florida
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 news highlights $20,000 summer-camp scholarship matching from Scott Pinkerton and FourThought.
- June 2026 newsletter said rural feeding sites and eight meal sites served children.
- Florida Senate funding request on December 17, 2025 seeks $10 million for Babcock Ranch.
What critics are saying
- SKY Academy Venice reported a June 30, 2025 net deficit of $340, signaling fragility.
- Babcock Ranch depends on $10 million state money; denial stalls a $43.6 million project.
- Mission-heavy childcare and scholarship revenue creates existential dependence on donations, grants, and families paying.
What makes YMCA of Southwest Florida unique
- Seven-county Southwest Florida footprint plus SKY Academy Venice and Englewood create community moats.
- The 2024-2026 strategic plan explicitly ties sustainability, people, community, and growth to execution.
- Membership, childcare, camps, aquatics, and school operations diversify touchpoints across families and children.
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Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Employee Discounts