Job Details: Job Location: Lincoln, RI 02865, Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly, POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Membership Director, the associate will be responsible for providing a safe, enriching and healthy environment. You will also be assisting and implementing new programs within the child-watch areas to provide growth, learning and fun activities.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist with day to day operation of Child-Watch
- Implement a program that is developmentally age appropriate, meeting the needs of the children in the group.
- Maintain ratio at all times
- Provide careful, attentive supervision and is alert at all times
- Maintains a high standard of cleanliness and preparation
- Promotes a team concept through positive approach with other staff members
- Communicates well with program members in a positive manner at all times.
- Demonstrates appropriate decision making abilities
- Upholds and exemplifies the YMCA's core values, Building character, Healthy Spirit, Mind, and Body.
- Performs all other duties as assigned by supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS
- Must possess oral, auditory and written communications skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults
- Adult and child CPR or CPR/PR, First Aid, and AED Certifications within 30 days of hire date.
- Minimum 16 years of age
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Must be able to diapering and toileting child as needed.
- Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
- Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
- Must be able to lift and carry/or assist children us to 50 pounds in weight
- Must be able to lift and carry food and supplies weighing up to 25 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