Ymca Kids Zone Attendant

MS Gulf Coast YMCA – job description

Job Title: Child Watch Attendant

Association: MS Gulf Coast YMCA

Reports To: Childwatch Director

Branch: Blossman

Revised Date: October 2017

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, the Child Watch Attendant will be responsible for caring for children, ensuring safety, constant surveillance at all times.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Actively supervises and participates in activities with all children.

2. Greets parents; be informed of each child’s needs.

3. Always use gentle firmness and kind voice when dealing with problem situations.

4. Provide direction of the expectations in the area to the children and their parents.

5. Respects confidentiality when discussing issues concerning children.

6. Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards and code of conduct.

7. Treats all children and parents with dignity and respect

8. Maintain a neat, clean and organized Child Watch area.

9. Communicates all suggestions, hazards, incidents and feedback to the Director.

10. Attend any pertinent YMCA trainings.

11. Maintain updated files and documents related to the Child Watch area, e.g. attendance, incident reports, payment.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Models and teaches YMCA values, Champions inclusion activities, strategies and initiatives, ensures high-level services that differentiate the YMCA from other providers, provides volunteers with orientation, training, development and recognition.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of diverse backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness
to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 60 days of
hire date.

2. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.

3. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate
program activities.

4. Must be flexible in hours to maintain quality programs

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

· The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to safely supervise children’s activities.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $11.50 per hour

Expected hours: 6 – 29 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you 18 years old or older? (If not, you may be required to provide work authorization)
• Can you perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation?
• Have you ever been convicted of a crime, pled no contest, or had adjudication withheld? If yes, please provide a date, location, charges and complete explanation of all offenses. (A conviction will not necessarily bar employment. The YMCA may consider the nature, date and circumstances of the offenses.)
• Kids Zone shifts are Day shift: M-F 8a-12p & Night Shift: 3p-8p & Alternating Weekends: Sa 8a-12p, all staff is required to work at least one Saturday a month. Are you available for Day or Night shift and also available for at lease one Saturday a month? If so which shift do you prefer?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ocean Springs, MS 39564: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person