Learn & Play Specialist - Lohse

YMCA of Southern Arizona • Tucson, AZ

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Learn & Play Specialist supports the work of the YMCA of Southern Arizona, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for the monitoring of children while providing a safe, learning atmosphere. Candidate must be willing and able to work Monday - Thursday evenings and occasional Saturday mornings at the Lohse Family YMCA.

Requirements

• At Least 18 years of age
• Current Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications or completion within thirty (30) days of hire
• High school degree or GED
• At least six months of experience working with multiple children in a recreational setting
• Completion of assigned online training upon date of hire and periodically thereafter.
• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities
• Previous experience with diverse populations and/or the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
• Understands the YMCA of Southern Arizona is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Availability Monday through Saturday (times based on program needs)

Nice To Haves

• CDA, NAC, CCP, Associates degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Education or closely related field preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, and consistent with YMCA values and character development.
• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
• Actively engages children during all program activities and including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
• Follows all procedures and standards.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
• Engages parents and volunteers to connect them to the YMCA.
• Assist with maintaining program site and equipment to ensure it is hazard-free, clean and well organized.
• Assist with maintaining required program records and inventory of materials.
• Attends and participates in program activities, events, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Ensures the safety and well-being of consumers by maintaining professional boundaries, completing required abuse risk management training, following procedures for high-risk activities and supervision, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations, and adhering to mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• Adhere to guidelines applicable to Child and Adult Care Food Program.
• Obtain eighteen hours of training and/or course work annually within childcare field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for employee, one additional adult and all the employee's dependents under age 24, living in the household
• 12% Employer funded retirement plan (once eligible)
• One (1) hour of sick time accrued for every 30 hours worked (can use up to 40 hours per year)
• 50% off YMCA of Southern Arizona programs (including swim lessons, camp registrations, sports programs, personal training packages, and more!)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED