Child Watch/KidZone Leader
La Crosse Area Family YMCA•La Crosse, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Care for children from birth to age seven in a trusted drop-in program. The role promotes the organization’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility while creating a hands-on learning environment. Provide age-appropriate play and activities that help children develop early language and motor skills, and build relationships with families and the staff team. Available shifts are at Houser in Onalaska and Dahl in La Crosse: Monday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Monday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The position starts in December.
Requirements
- Genuine interest in and appreciation for young children.
- At least one year of experience working with children from infancy to age 11.
- Ability to perform first-aid functions when necessary according to infant and child procedures.
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
- Availability in December and January.
Responsibilities
- Promote youth development through a hands-on learning environment.
- Provide children with age-appropriate play and activities that support early language and motor-skill development.
- Build relationships with families and the staff team.
- Perform first-aid functions when necessary according to infant and child procedures.
- Respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration, or the general public.
Benefits
- Free adult Y membership, with a discount on Family Membership.
- 50% discount on Y programs.
- 403(b) retirement account.
- 12% retirement contribution after two years and 1,000 hours per year.
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
