YMCA employment benefits:
- Ongoing training
- Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
- Flexible schedules
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
- Must maintain a safe environment for children.
- Must interact with children on their level of understanding.
- Must provide activities, arts and crafts, and YMCA approved curriculum.
- Must follow good health practices including; changing diapers, washing hands, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths, etc.
- Greet each child and family as they arrive and leave.
- Maintain records of children participating in program.
- Must notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
- Know and understand the Child Watch area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
- Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
- Current knowledge of all areas of training and certifications.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well organized area.
- Able to reflect a positive image and attitude.
- At least 16 years of age.
- Certifications in Professional CPR/AED and First Aid. (Required within 30 days of employment.)
- Ability, desire, and basic skills to work with children.
- Ability to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
- Able to reflect a positive attitude.