Kid Zone Staff - Atrium Family YMCA

Great Miami Valley YMCA•Franklin, OH

18d•$11

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Child Watch is a member service that provides a safe and fun environment for the care of children while parents/caregivers use the YMCA facilities. It is the expectation that all Child Watch Team Members are committed to providing a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on belonging while building relationships among youth and within families.

Requirements

Minimum of 14 years of age providing student work permit where required by state law.
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate activities.
Interest in serving a diverse population.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a safe, caring and enriching environment within the established guidelines.
Nurtures children through purposeful play and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
Follows all procedures and standards.
Makes ongoing, systematic observations of each child.
Cultivates positive relationships, and maintains effective communication with parents.
Maintains program site and equipment.
Maintains required program records.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Responsible for cleanliness of the Child Watch room and its contents.