Kidszone Guide I

Crossroads YMCA • Schererville, IN

1d • $10 • Onsite

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. As a KidsZone Guide I you provide direct supervision and care of children in KidsZone areas. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on exceptional service and care.

Requirements

• Minimum age 15 required.
• Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
• Required trainings: Duty to Report, Keeping your YMCA Safe
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful play to provide care and belonging while developing relationships with members and their children.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
• Supervises and participates in activities with all children ranging from ages as young as 6 weeks up to 12 years old.
• Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
• Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
• Bottle feed and diaper change of infants/toddlers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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