Job Title: KidZone Co-Op
Reports to: Youth & Family Director
Status: Part-Time
Schedule: M-F 8:00am-11:00am & Saturday 8:00am-11:00am
Compensation: $12.50 per hour & FREE YMCA Membership
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The KidZone Staff will be responsible for providing top quality member and childcare service. This position must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive toward the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to young children, and be mature and responsible.
JOB DETAILS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Create a fun, safe, and supportive environment.
- Meet the individual and group needs of children in our care.
- Supervise and engage with children during play.
- Treat all children with love, respect and dignity.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and appropriate physical environment, ensuring the safety of all children at all times.
- Follow appropriate emergency and safety procedures.
- Be familiar with procedures of reporting suspected child abuse.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
- Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
- Serve as a role model always representing the YMCA with a professional demeanor.
- Help with other tasks as assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be a high school student eligible for Work Based Learning Program
- A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day.
- Prior experience working with children preferred.
- Background check required.
- CPR and First Aid Certifications preferred.
