Kids Zone Attendant

YMCA of the Suncoast • New Port Richey, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kids Zone Attendant directly supervises children and implements planned activities. The role provides leadership and guidance, helps ensure children’s safety and well-being, and creates a nurturing, safe environment. Attendants organize activities and supplies, maintain the facility and equipment, and communicate incidents or concerns to the Supervisor. Candidates must be available for the listed shifts: 8:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Monday–Friday, 4:30 p.m.–8:15 p.m. Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Saturday, or 11:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. Sunday.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must work well with children.
• Must understand their relationship to children, parents, the Branch, and the YMCA.
• Must possess character above reproach and worthy of emulation by children.
• Must show maturity and be able to relate to children from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
• Within 90 days of hire, must complete Kids Zone University, Preventing Sexual Abuse Between Young Children, Principles of Youth Development, Youth Relationships: Creating Positive Interactions, and Youth Affirmations: Distinguishing Between Praise and Encouragement trainings.
• Within 6 months of hire, must complete Introduction to S.A.F.E, Foundations of Listen First, and Engaging with Families trainings.
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and stand for extended periods while performing job functions.
• Must give and receive detailed instructions, maintain physical endurance for extended periods in all types of weather, remain alert, and have acceptable hearing and visual capabilities to monitor the environment and children’s well-being.

Nice To Haves

• Understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and how it operates as a local, national, and international movement is preferred.
• Get SMART is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and guide children, familiarizing them with rules, activities, daily schedules, and the area.
• Take responsibility for each child’s safety and welfare, including attendance.
• Report accidents to the Supervisor and complete the appropriate health log and/or incident form.
• Plan, organize, and implement activity plans for special-interest activities.
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct.
• Organize supplies; maintain and clean the facility; care for equipment; help maintain good working conditions and inventory; and clean up after activities.
• Role-model SMART behavior.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed