Kid Zone Attendant - East YMCA

Job description

Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES • Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; smiling and greeting each child and parent by name. • Responsible for following policies and performing related administrative procedures. • Positioning self for optimal interaction and supervision of assigned children and monitoring the drop-off and pick-up of children to ensure their safety and well-being. • Actively engaging with children on an individual basis yet maintaining control of entire group; initiating age appropriate games and activities and providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior. • Setting firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary and supporting and demonstrating discipline practices in accordance with YMCA policies. • Providing basic care for children; following any special instructions received from parents and communicating with staff team and provide feedback to parents. • Conveying information on youth and family programs and schedules and as appropriate and referring children and parents to other programs. • Gathering feedback from members and share with supervisor to improve service. • Submitting completed records on time (i.e. attendance, behavior issues). • Completing daily cleaning duties and additional as deemed necessary and reporting any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor verbally and in writing. • Being knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures; following and enforcing all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. • Reporting all incidents/accidents on the appropriate form as required and provide to supervisor within 24 hours of event. • Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings. • Maintaining prompt hours and follow established procedures for absences. • Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts. • All other duties as assigned. EFFECT ON END RESULT: Ensuring a positive, safe and healthy environment for all participants. Requirements MINIMUM ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Education/Experience Requirements: • Minimum age of 16 • Relevant experience working with children Physical/Mental Requirements: • Must be able to routinely perform the following moderate physical activities; climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, walk and stand for extended periods of time, lift and/or move up to 35 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity • Must possess and demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment; and the desire to work with all ages, especially children • Must possess problem solving, organizational and task management skills; ability to make independent and sound decisions in a rapidly changing environment • Must demonstrate a high level of maturity, patience, dependability, sound judgment and the desire to work with all ages, especially youth • Must exhibit initiative in the absence of supervision • Must be able to relate to and work with diverse groups of people in a friendly and consistent manner • Must work collaboratively as a team member as well as independently and lead by assigned goals, duties and deadlines • Must present a neat and professional appearance at all times Job Requirements: • Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values • Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire • Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment • Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary • Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association • Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including weekends and evenings