Kid Zone Leader: Safe, Engaging Activities

Greater Wichita YMCA; Andover (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Greater Wichita YMCA in Andover, KS is seeking a Kid Zone Attendant to supervise children and provide a safe, fun-filled experience for families using the YMCA facility. You will greet children and parents by name, follow policies, and support team efforts in delivering quality youth programs.

You will engage with children individually while managing group activities, enforce positive behavior, perform basic care, and report incidents promptly.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; smiling and greeting each child and parent by name.
• Responsible for following policies and performing related administrative procedures.
• Positioning self for optimal interaction and supervision of assigned children and monitoring the drop-off and pick-up of children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Actively engaging with children on an individual basis yet maintaining control of entire group; initiating age appropriate games and activities and providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior.
• Setting firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary and supporting and demonstrating discipline practices in accordance with YMCA policies.
• Providing basic care for children; following any special instructions received from parents and communicating with staff team and provide feedback to parents.
• Conveying information on youth and family programs and schedules and as appropriate and referring children and parents to other programs.
• Gathering feedback from members and share with supervisor to improve service.
• Submitting completed records on time (i.e. attendance, behavior issues).
• Completing daily cleaning duties and additional as deemed necessary and reporting any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor verbally and in writing.
• Being knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures; following and enforcing all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Reporting all incidents/accidents on the appropriate form as required and provide to supervisor within 24 hours of event.
• Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
• Maintaining prompt hours and follow established procedures for absences.
• Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job description

Greater Wichita YMCA in Andover, KS is seeking a Kid Zone Attendant to supervise children and provide a safe, fun-filled experience for families using the YMCA facility. You will greet children and parents by name, follow policies, and support team efforts in delivering quality youth programs.

You will engage with children individually while managing group activities, enforce positive behavior, perform basic care, and report incidents promptly.