Kid Zone Staff Morning Shift ( Monday - Friday 8:30 - 12pm)

Job Summary

Members of the KidZone staff will represent the Old Colony Y in an enthusiastic and positive manner, resulting in friendly, convenient, and courteous service. Staff will be responsible for understanding the integral role of KidZone in the overall member experience and providing quality supervision and care at all times for the children in his/her care. KidZone staff will keep the environment clean, safe, and attractive at all times. S/he will uphold the code of conduct and ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities reflect the mission of the Old Colony Y. The KidZone staff will display and encourage the character traits of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty in the fulfillment of job duties.

Program/Department Employee Responsibilities

• Provide friendly courteous service to all members and clients of the Old Colony Y
• Contribute to a positive work environment by illustrating pride in the job, enthusiasm, and cooperation with co-workers
• Ensure KidZone is clearly following Old Colony YMCA monthly themes and that there is enthusiastic representation of the monthly Association project
• Supervise children left in his/her care in a healthy, safe environment and ensure children are participating in fun and constructive activities
• Maintain appropriate behavior management of children at all times in accordance with the Old Colony Y Child Care Policy
• Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor, branch leadership on duty, and via Logic Manager immediately
• Abside by scheduling guidelines set by supervisor taking responsibility for finding own substitutes when the need to be absent arises
• Attend required staff meetings and complete any trainings related to job
• Work to actively build the FLY kids Ambassador program and act as a role model and mentor to FLY kids
• Supervise children from all angles, always actively discussing and minimizing potential blind spots, etc.

Supervision of Personnel

• FLY Kids leadership
• Fiscal Responsibility

Facility/Housekeeping Responsibility

• Ensure a safe and secure environment for all members
• Ensure that the floor, walls, tables, chairs, and program equipment meet the highest level of cleanliness
• Inform Supervisor of all program equipment needs
• Adhere to proper opening and closing procedures

Interdivisional Responsibility

• Perform miscellaneous Member Engagement Duties (ie. Surveys, Engagement around programs and services, phone calls, filing) when minimal children are present

YMCA Leadership Competencies

• Leader: Mission Advancement, Collaboration, Operational Effectiveness, Personal Growth

Requirements Qualifications/Experience and Physical Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Must enjoy working with and building assets in children
• Clear communication skills
• Current CPR and First Aid Certifications-must obtain within 30 days of hire
• Physical ability to lift small children up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk and bend throughout the work day