Kids Zone Attendant

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA • Sarasota, FL

85d

About The Position

The Kid Zone Attendant supervises and ensures the care, safety, and well being of children during their stay in the Kid Zone center.

Requirements

• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Must possess a deep love for children and respect for parents
• Enjoyment of working in collaboration with faculty and staff colleagues
• Joy and enthusiasm in their work
• Commitment to self-development to become a model worthy of imitation by the children
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid certification
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements
• Meet the association policies on background screening
• Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor

Responsibilities

• Oversees the children’s play and interacts with the children when possible
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings
• Monitors bathrooms and ensures children follow proper hygiene practices
• Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provides special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in children and treats each child with respect
• Uses positive guidance techniques while interacting with children
• Promotes positive communication with parents
• Assists in maintaining safe and healthy environments for children and staff by reporting health and safety risks/concerns
• Upholds all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day
• Carries out other job-related duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees