PLAY PLACE ASSISTANT

The Play Place Assistant intentionally fosters a cause-centered culture that is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. The incumbent will be responsible for providing a safe, caring and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. 

Play Place hours of operation:

Monday-Friday 9:00am to 11:30am

Monday-Thursday 5:00pm to 7:30pm

Saturday 8:15am to 10:45am

Closed on Sundays

Qualifications: 

• Minimum age of 16.
• Experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 7 years old.
• CPR/First Aid/AED Certification required within 30 days of employment.
• Mature judgement and sound decision-making skills a must.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Essential Functions:

1. Develop and maintain positive relations with children, parents and other staff.  Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
2. Provide supervision and care for children ranging in age from 6 weeks through 7 years old.
3. Plan and implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA values.
4. Assist children in finding and engaging in appropriate activities.
5. Ensures that an adult signs each child in and out of Play Place according to established procedures.
6. Follow opening and closing procedures of the Play Place.  Inspect for areas of concern; i.e., cleanliness, damage to equipment, unsafe areas, etc. 
7. Enforce the rules and behavior expectations of the area.
8. Maintain program areas and adhere to program standards in regards to equipment, storage, safety and cleanliness.  
9. Attend all staff meetings.
10. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position; including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Work schedule will include daytime, evening and weekend hours.

ALL POSITIONS REQUIRE THE FOLLOWING CLEARANCES FOR EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO THE DATE OF HIRE.  CLEARANCES ARE ACCEPTED WITHIN 2 YEARS OF THE HIRE DATE.

• PA CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK
• PA CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CERTIFICATION
• FBI (DHS) FINGERPRINTING HISTORY CLEARANCE

 ALL APPLICANTS MUST HAVE A VALID EMAIL ADDRESS AND VOICEMAIL MUST BE SET UP IN ORDER TO COMPLETE ONBOARDING PROCESSES.