Kid Zone Assistant

Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of  the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than a job—you’ll find your purpose with career opportunities that enable you to make an impact in the lives of those around you.

This is an on-site, part-time position. Variable scheduling during Kid Zone Hours. There are two positions we will be hiring for: 1 for our morning shift -M-F  8:30-1:30; 1 for our afternoon shift - M-F 4:00-7:30.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Every day children utilize our Kid Zone drop-in childcare center within our membership facility engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants. You will be part of an amazing staff team who provide enrichment and safe supervision, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. You will implement program activities while also building positive relationships by providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants and guests. Kid Zone Assistants may support other programming such as Birthday Parties and Family nights and events.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.
2. Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
3. Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, and emergency procedures.
4. Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent information about their child’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
5. Ensures that toys and equipment are clean and safe, set up and stored properly. Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
6. Follows organization’s policies and procedures regarding protecting youth from abuse; including screening and selection, training and supervision, and responding to allegations. Communicate to all staff and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect youth from abuse.
7. Follows mandated reporting requirements.
8. Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
9. Other duties as assigned.

OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY:

Everything we do at the YMCA is based on the ideal that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or identity, diverse abilities, age, religion, socioeconomic status or any other statuses or identities. Our work is focused on eliminating barriers to access, eliminating disparities in health, providing educational support, supporting working families, and growing our next generation of change makers for our country.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

You are 16 years of age or older and have:

• Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, childcare, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience implementing group activities preferred

Preferred Education/Experience

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

 WORK 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.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel;  and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• The position requires the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 40 pounds.

Salary : $18 - $20