KIDS CLUB COUNSELOR

YMCA of the Cedar Rapids Metro Area; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free FAMILY Membership

Flexible Work Schedule

A Team Atmosphere

Discount on Y Programs

Discount on Child Care

Paid training

Making a difference in the community

Job summary

Kenosha YMCA is seeking a Kids Club Counselor to provide nurturing direct care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in our Kids Club room. The staff member will act as a teacher for at least 4 hours per week and will organize age-appropriate activities and play.

The role requires CPR and First Aid certification, experience with children, and the ability to work cooperatively with youth, parents and staff. A background check is required; the YMCA offers a family membership, flexible scheduling

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to work with youth, parents and staff.
• Background check must meet state requirements.
• Joy and satisfaction in working with children.
• Ability to work with general supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in the Kids Club.
• Act as a teacher for at least 4 hours per week.
• Organize age-appropriate activities and play.
• Maintain safety and supervise children in a group setting.

Skills

CPR & First Aid certification

Experience working with children

Teamwork and cooperation

Job description

BE A PART OF SOMETHING GREATThe Kids Club Counselor will provide direct care for children ages 6 weeks - 12 years in our Kids Club room. The staff member will act as a teacher at least 4 hours per week, and will organize appropriate activities and play with participant’s ages 6 weeks to 12 years.16 years oldAbility to provide proof of current CPR and First Aid CertificationExperience working with childrenAbility to work cooperatively with youth, parents, staffJoy and satisfaction in working with childrenAbility to work with general supervision.Background check cannot contain offenses restricted by state lawEmployee Benefits Include:Free FAMILY MembershipFlexible Work ScheduleA Team AtmosphereDiscount on Y ProgramsDiscount on Child CarePaid trainingMaking a difference in the communityThe Kenosha YMCA has zero tolerance for abuse of youth in its programs by employees or volunteers and follows child abuse prevention policies, mandated reporting requirements and all applicable law enforcement requirements.