KidZone Youth Leader

Old Colony YMCA•Plymouth, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Old Colony YMCA Plymouth Branch is looking for a KidZone Youth Leader to join their team. This role involves working in an onsite childcare setting for members while they work out. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with children and contributing to a fun environment while making a difference. The position requires providing friendly and courteous service, contributing to a positive work environment, and ensuring the KidZone area follows YMCA themes and projects. The leader will supervise children aged 6 weeks to 8 years old, ensuring a safe and engaging environment with fun and constructive activities. Maintaining appropriate behavior management, accurate attendance records, and understanding emergency procedures are key responsibilities. The role also involves reporting accidents and incidents, attending staff meetings, and collaborating with other staff to ensure active supervision of children.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years of age
Must enjoy working with and building assets in children
Clear communication skills
Current CPR and First Aid Certifications-must obtain within 30 days of hire
Physical ability to lift small children up to 40 lbs.
Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend throughout the work day.

Responsibilities

Provide friendly courteous service to all members and clients of the Old Colony Y
Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in the job, enthusiasm, and cooperation with co-workers
Ensure KidZone is clearly following Old Colony YMCA monthly themes and that there is enthusiastic representation of the monthly Association project
Ensure KidZone is a medium for purposeful communication with participants regarding program, membership and event priorities and work to connect KidZone families to opportunities that will best fit their needs
Supervise children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old left in his/her care in a healthy, safe environment and ensure children are participating in fun and constructive activities
Maintain appropriate behavior management of children at all times in accordance with the Old Colony Y Child Care Policy
Keep accurate daily attendance records (be sure children and caregivers abide by sign-in and out policies)
Understand the branch Emergency Procedures, participate in drills, and maintain safety at all times (Including accurate registration records)
Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor, branch leadership on duty, and via Logic Manager immediately.
Attend required staff meetings and complete any trainings related to job
Work with fellow KidZone staff to actively supervise children from all angles, always actively discussing and minimizing potential blind spots, etc.
Represent the Old Colony Y in an enthusiastic and positive manner, resulting in friendly, convenient, and courteous service.
Understand the integral role of KidZone in the overall member experience and will provide quality supervision and care at all times for the children in his/her care.
Keep the environment clean, safe, and attractive at all times.
Uphold the code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y.
Display and encourage the character traits of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty in the fulfillment of job duties.