What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kid Zone Staff - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA position at Treasure Valley Family YMCA?
The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-foot facility is part of a unique collaboration that combines family recreation, education, sports, literacy, and wellness care on a single campus called “The Hill.” Hand in hand with our partners—St. Luke’s Health System, the West Ada School District, and the City of Meridian—the South Meridian Family Y will help us build A BETTER US.
The Kid Zone Staff is responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate experiences for children from 6 weeks to 6 years in a group setting and for the general safety of the participants in their group.
Schedule:
This is a part-time position averaging 6-10 hours weekly. Schedule requirements vary based on staffing needs. Shifts will fall within the following times: Weekday Evening Hours Shifts: 3:30-6pm, 4-6pm, 6-8:30pm, Monday-Friday Weekend Hours Shifts: Saturday 7:45am-11am, 11am-2:15pm. Sunday 10am-1:45pm.
Responsibilities:
- Develop intentional relationships and maintain effective daily communication with participants and parents using the Y voice attributes.
- Create an environment that fosters safety through supervision and by role modeling safe behaviors.
- Monitor and ensure safety of participants, staff and volunteers in assigned program areas.
- Organize, supervise and facilitate children in a variety of activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate in an indoor/outdoor setting.
- Adhere to program standards including and cleanliness standards.
- Resolve participant and parent concerns and issues. Follow appropriate incident response procedures.
- Maintain program site equipment and required program records.
Qualifications:
- Must be 16 years of age, preferred High school graduate or equivalent.
- Six months of experience working with children 6 weeks to 6 years old preferred.
- Must be able to engage others in conversations and make all people feel welcome.
- Ability to respond calmly and quickly to safety and emergency situations.
- Must have good interpersonal and communications skills and be sensitive, adaptable, professional, and articulate when dealing with others.
Welcoming and Inclusion:
At the Y, we welcome everyone whose behavior adheres to our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. We advance our cause by building a stronger and more equitable community where everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, thrive, and reach their full potential with dignity. The Y is a force for building bridges among all people–regardless of ability, age, birthplace, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, race, or sexual orientation. The Y is for all.
How To Apply:
External candidates must complete an online application. If you have any questions regarding the position, please visit our website at www.ymcatvidaho.org or contact jobs@ymcatvidaho.org. All current and previous YMCA staff must apply through their UKG account, and updated resume and cover letter is recommended.
