Youth Assistant- Kids Adventure Center

TWO RIVERS YMCA•Rock Island, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves guiding children aged 6 weeks to 12 years through fun and play in a drop-off childcare setting at the Kid's Adventure Center. The Youth Assistant is responsible for delivering excellent service, supervising and nurturing children, attending to their basic needs, communicating with parents, and fostering their development in areas such as individual interests, talents, independence, self-esteem, and social skills. The position requires modeling positive values like honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

Must have experience working with children ages infant to 10 years old.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, curriculum, policy/procedure manuals, and financial documents.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from members and non-members of the YMCA.
Ability to communicate effectively to children, parents, and other staff.
Must have basic mathematical skills.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
CPR/AED Certification for infants, children, and adults, Bloodborne Pathogen Training, Child Sexual Abuse Prevention training, and any additional required training.

Nice To Haves

Must enjoy working with children ages 6 weeks to 12 years.
Must be have a flexible schedule and able to works some Saturday mornings.
A positive attitude and good communication skills a must!

Responsibilities

Ensure all members and guests are welcomed and treated in a manner such that they enjoy the best possible experience at the Rock Island YMCA.
Implement the Y’s Core Values and the 40 Developmental Assets into activities.
Be physically and mentally present, alert, and engaged while on duty.
Accept full responsibility and supervision for children while in their care, including ensuring their safety and wellbeing, nurturing and comforting children. This includes caring for infants including bottle feeding and diaper changing.
Understand and implement basic risk management principles. Child and infant CPR certification must be kept current at all times.
Incorporate child abuse prevention policies into all supervisory and care duties.
Be aware of a child’s social, physical, and emotional abilities, and care for them at their level, adapting processes as needed.
Maintain records including attendance, incident reports, and confidential member information.
Communicate with members regarding their children, YMCA and department policies, and any other topics as necessary.
Ensure proper usage of and care for facilities and equipment, including cleaning and sanitizing play areas, toys, and equipment, and maintaining a clean and neat facility.
Carry out responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws, including ensuring proper usage of facilities and equipment.
Manage all member and participant inquiries and complaints as effectively as possible. If follow up is needed, communicate situation to supervisor in a timely manner.
Use professional conduct when dealing with parents and co-workers.
Communicate requests for supplies and equipment and necessary maintenance to supervisor(s).
Attend regular staff meetings and trainings, and keep all required certifications current.