Youth Development Attendant - Asheville

YMCA of Western North Carolina • Asheville, NC

88d • $11

About The Position

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org. As the Youth Development Attendant, you will supervise children in the YMCA Youth Development Center. In addition, you will be responsible for providing safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children in accordance with the YMCA Mission and policies. You will be responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under your supervision. You must maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times while creating a fun and playful atmosphere for participants. While on duty, you will plan and supervise children's activities and perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.

Requirements

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older.
• Must be working toward a high school diploma or GED.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Previous experience in a childcare setting is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and positively with children, parents, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in a childcare setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the YMCA Youth Development Center.
• Provide safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children.
• Maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times.
• Plan and supervise children's activities.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.
• Greet members and children enthusiastically; learn the names of children and parents.
• Perform check-in and check-out duties and procedures.
• Exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Engage with children during each shift.
• Familiarize with program offerings within the Y and refer members to appropriate supervisors in other departments.
• Communicate to supervisors and/or the Manager on Duty any issues that arise.
• Keep facility safe and clean during and after programming is completed.
• Attend and actively participate in all required trainings, meetings, and program development activities.
• Assist as needed in emergency situations and as outlined in emergency procedures.
• Maintain a positive and supportive attitude to all center staff, members, volunteers, and program participants.

Benefits

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees