Kids Zone/Teen Center Shift Lead (Weekends) - Greater Palm Harbor

Job Summary

The Shift Lead will supervise the Kids Zone/Teen Center and its surroundings. Responsibilities include supervising staff and volunteers, ensuring safety standards and rules are followed, and creating a nurturing and safe environment.

Education, Training And Experience

• High School graduate or equivalent required
• CPR, AED, First Aid certification required upon hire
• Kids Zone University, Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE required within 90 days of hire
• Preventing Sexual Abuse Between Young Children, Principles of Youth Development, Youth Relationships: Creating Positive Interactions, and Youth Affirmations: Distinguishing Between Praise and Encouragement trainings required within 6 months of hire
• Get SMART preferred

Special Skills Or Equipment Required

• Good verbal communication skills

Physical And/Or Mental Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry at least 50 pounds
• Stand for extended periods of time
• Physical stamina and agility
• Friendly and professional demeanor

Job Duties

• Perform safety inspections of Kids Zone
• Work enthusiastically and positively with other YMCA staff, children, and parents
• Wear the YMCA staff shirt, name tag, SMART pin, and appropriate kids gym attire
• Take responsibility for the leadership and guidance of Kids Zone Attendant, Volunteers, and children
• Acquaint children with rules, activities, daily schedules, and area
• Take responsibility for the safety/welfare of each child
• Distribute materials and make program announcements as needed
• Create and maintain direct communication line with children's parents
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity
• Keep supplies organized, maintain a clean facility, and care for equipment
• Takes responsibility for helping maintain good working conditions, inventory, and clean-up after all activities
• Follow the instructions of supervisor
• Maintain a clean appearance in the Kids Zone including the play area and storage room at all times
• To be responsible for Kids Zone equipment, and to report to your supervisor any damaged equipment promptly
• To maintain and distribute first aid supplies as needed by participants and to follow YMCA policy and guidelines in the event of accident or injury
• Role model SMART behavior