Kids Zone Attendant

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.; North Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 13,776 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in North Las Vegas is seeking a Kid Zone Attendant to supervise children during their stay, ensuring their safety and well-being. Responsibilities include overseeing play, promoting hygiene, and maintaining a healthy environment. Candidates should have a passion for working with children, strong communication skills, and prior experience preferred. Certifications in CPR and First Aid are required. Join a team dedicated to fostering a safe and enjoyable environment for children.

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with children preferred.
• Must possess a deep love for children and respect for parents.
• A commitment to self-development to become a model worthy of imitation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and ensure the care, safety, and well-being of children.
• Oversee children’s play and interact with them.
• Promote positive communication with parents.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Job description

Description

The Kid Zone Attendant supervises and ensures the care, safety, and well being of children during their stay in the Kid Zone center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees the children’s play and interacting with the children when possible
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings
• Monitor bathrooms- and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices
• Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor
• Provides special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned.
• Demonstrates a genuine interest in children and treats each child with respect.
• Uses positive guidance techniques while interacting with children.
• Promotes positive communication with parents.
• Expected to assist in maintaining safe and healthy environments for children and staff by immediately reporting health and safety risks/concerns or potential concerns to a leadership staff member.
• Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
• Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience working with children preferred
• Most possess a deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working in collaboration with faculty and staff colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in their work, and a commitment to self-development in order to become a model worthy of imitation by the children.
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Infant/child CPR & First Aid
• Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
• Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
• Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.
• Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
• Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.