Kids Zone Representative

Ymc; Northview (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA seeks a Kids Zone Representative to supervise and lead activities for children aged 6 weeks to 11 years, ensuring safety, cleanliness, and Christian-valued programming. You will deliver age-appropriate activities, maintain attendance records, and provide excellent service to families.

Requirements include being at least 16, a high school diploma (or equivalent), and CPR/ASHI certification within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience working with children or in a related field preferred.
• Ability to work well with children of various ages and abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule.
• Capable of working as a team player.
• Ability to maintain safe environment.
• Obtain ASHI (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment (training is provided).

Responsibilities

• Lead educational, age-appropriate and Christian-valued activities for children ages 6 weeks-11 years
• Maintain health, safety and cleanliness standards of Kids Zone
• Provide superior customer service to members and their children
• Implement assigned programming
• Maintain accurate records relating to attendance
• Provide care and supervision of children in Kids Zone with emphasis on overall safety and wellness
• Communicate appropriately with other staff members in a positive manner
• Attend staff meetings and complete all required trainings
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Under the direction of the Kids Zone Sr. Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, a Y Kids Zone Rep is responsible for supervising and leading activities to engage children in play and learning, while ensuring standards of health and safety are met.ResponsibilitiesLead educational, age-appropriate and Christian-valued activities for children ages 6 weeks-11 yearsMaintain health, safety and cleanliness standards of Kids ZoneProvide superior customer service to members and their childrenImplement assigned programmingMaintain accurate records relating to attendanceProvide care and supervision of children in Kids Zone with emphasis on overall safety and wellnessCommunicate appropriately with other staff members in a positive mannerAttend staff meetings and complete all required trainingsAssist with other duties as assignedMinimum of 16 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalent preferredPrior experience working with children or in a related field preferredAbility to work well with children of various ages and abilitiesExcellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skillsAbility to handle multiple tasksWillingness to maintain a flexible scheduleCapable of working as a team playerAbility to maintain safe environmentObtain ASHI (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment (training is provided)Physical RequirementsAbility to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of timeMust be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weightMust be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 poundsAbility to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a timeRequires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumpingMust be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parentsVisual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with childrenPerformance may be measured by:The safety of all children in the assigned areaThe feedback from participants, parents, and Y leadershipThe pleasant environment and smooth operation of the Kids Zone program