Kid's Care Leader

Position Summary

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children, while providing high quality Prime Time programs that allow for positive interaction with children and their families.

Essential Duties

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned

1. Assist in maintaining the necessary records involving attendance and sign-inlsign-out sheets. When releasing child(ren), insure the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown.

2. Inform parents of the system used for accountability of the children. Be prepared to describe the program features and procedures.

3. Maintain good public relations with parents and direct serious matters to the Coordinator or Program Director.

4. Set up and break down equipment as necessary.

5. Responsible for the health and safety of Prime Time participants. Cautioning them regarding unsafe practices and conditions. Perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.

6. Maintain a neat, clean and pleasant environment. Report deficiencies in equipment and supplies to the Coordinator or Program Director.

7. Arriving prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of participants with no distractions

8. Find coverage for self in the event of an absence and then notify the Coordinator or Program Director of the change.

9. Responsible for attending staff meetings/events. Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.

10. Be a member service ambassador remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules. Being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services.

11. Work in harmony and cooperation with the staff, volunteers and members of the YMCA

12. Communicate with members, make them feel welcome and address them by name

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
• Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
• A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.