Kid Zone

West End YMCA•Upland, CA

4d•$0 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

A Kidzone Aid is responsible for the direct supervision and management of a group of children, no more than 13 per staff, as instructed by the Kid Zone Supervisor. Kidzone Aids are to help create a nurturing, connected, and meaningful YMCA experience for all. This position is part-time.

Requirements

Must be willing to interact with children.
Experience working with children.
Must enjoy working with children and be highly dependable.
Should have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the needs of others, and be willing to fulfill the job responsibilities in accordance with the program goals.
Criminal record clearance by undergoing fingerprint background check prior to reporting for work and signing a statement regarding criminal convictions.
Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
Complete Child Abuse Prevention and Health and Safety training before beginning employment.
Able to relate well and communicate to both children and adults.
Adult/Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification required (to be attained within 30 days of hire)
Responsible for reporting to work on time, adhering to appropriate dress code for position and department of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Assist in the planning, preparation, implementation, and cleanup of the daily activity and interest centers.
Ensure that materials and supplies needed for daily activities are present.
Supervise children in all activity areas, ensuring the proper and safe use of facilities and equipment.
Attend all staff meetings and training programs.
Interact with the children, being consistent, fair, and treating them with dignity and respect.
Communicate daily with the parents by always greeting and acknowledging them upon arrival; discuss any behavioral or other concerns and/or highlight positive behaviors.
Be sure that all children are signed in and out daily.
Assist in maintaining required records of program participants.
Always maintain professionalism and act as a YMCA staff
Supports the policies, procedures, and philosophy of the West End YMCA
Follow all guidelines and regulations of the West End YMCA
Follow safe ratios: 2 staff to 26 kids
Responsible for creating crafts and being interactive with kids in the program
Responsible for keeping room clean and checking off cleaning list
Make sure all participants being dropped off have a family membership
Foster a safe, engaging, and welcoming environment for all participants.
Refrain from using personal electronics while supervising children.
Maintain current CPR and First Aid certifications.
Accurately document incidents and report them promptly to the appropriate supervisor.
Limit eating to designated breaks before or after shifts in the staff lounge.
Completes all other duties as assigned.
This is an in-person job and duties as such cannot be performed remotely.