STRONG Kids Assistant

About the role

The STRONG Kids Assistant will assist in providing quality care in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for all children and families that utilize the YMCA STRONG Kids program. Staff are responsible for the overall success of day-to-day operations, high-quality childcare, and meeting internal and external child and parent needs. Ensures all participants are afforded a quality experience and programs reflect the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory support at the YMCA: M-F 8-11am, M-Th 4-7pm, and Saturday 8am-12pm
• Maintain records as required (e.g., attendance, inventory, incident reports)
• Ensure all staff, children, and parents respect YMCA property and follow STRONG Kids rules
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents, or co-workers
• Maintain open communication with the School Age Director and Coordinator
• Comply with daily cleaning procedures
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures
• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary

Requirements

• CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention, and Mandated Reporter certification within 30 days of hire
• 16 years of age or older
• Previous experience working with children preferred

Working Conditions

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for extended periods of time
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight
• Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time
• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Ability to interact with and demonstrate program activities to youth

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Discounted programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid training
• 8% retirement contribution for vested employees
• Paid leave for all employees
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Work that makes a lasting difference

Pay

USD $15.00 - USD $22.50 per hour

Schedule

Hours vary Monday through Saturday, approximately 12-15 hours per week. Supervisory support shifts include: M-F 8-11am, M-Th 4-7pm, and Saturday 8am-12pm.