Kidszone Guide I

Crossroads YMCA • Hammond, IN

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About The Position

The KidsZone Guide I supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position provides direct supervision and care for children in KidsZone areas and delivers a quality experience for children and parents focused on exceptional service and care.

The role nurtures children through purposeful play, implements curriculum and activity plans, and supervises and participates in activities for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old. It also involves observing and evaluating children, communicating with parents, maintaining program records and equipment needs, responding appropriately to unexpected circumstances, and feeding bottles and changing diapers for infants and toddlers. Pay starts at $10.00 per hour and may be higher based on experience.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 15.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Passion for working with young children.
• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• High level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; occasionally stoop or bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Nurture children through purposeful play, providing care and belonging while developing relationships with members and their children.
• Implement curriculum and activity plans within established guidelines.
• Supervise and participate in activities with children ranging from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Make ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintain required program records and equipment needs.
• Respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected circumstances to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Bottle-feed and change diapers for infants and toddlers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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