OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA - Play & Learn - Activity Leader

YMCA of Greater Indianapolis; Snacks (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

20 hours per week of free child care

Flexible hours/scheduling

Retirement

Discounted program fees

Professional development

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is seeking an Activity Leader to care for children in Play & Learn. You will create a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment that fosters social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth while modeling the YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.

You will lead age-appropriate activities, supervise participants, and interact with parents to build trust. Certifications must be updated within 60–90 days (First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety &

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.
• Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and ability to lead group activities.
• Ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques per YMCA guidelines.
• Maintain current certifications within 60–90 days: First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation and related training.

Responsibilities

• Care for children in Play & Learn/Kids Adventure.
• Foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.
• Interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.
• Supervise Play & Learn/Kids Adventure participants to ensure safety and a caring environment.

Skills

Child development understanding

Group activity facilitation

Behavior management

First aid/safety mindset

Job description

Benefits Include:Free YMCA of Greater Indianapolis Membership20 Hours Per Week of Free Child CareFlexible Hours/ SchedulingRetirementDiscounted Program FeesProfessional DevelopmentThe Activity Leader will be responsible for the care of the children in Play & Learn; ensuring a healthy, safe, and nurturing environment. He/she will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth, and demonstrate the core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility and will interact positively with parents to develop a trusting relationship.Must be at least 18 years old and have an understanding and knowledge of children, their behavior and development.Knowledge in age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, etc.) and the ability to lead group activities.Ability to use age-appropriate behavior management techniques according to YMCA guidelines.Maintain current certifications in First Aid, Child Abuse Prevention, Safety & Risk Management, New Employee Orientation and other position-related training required for Play & Learn/Kids Adventure employees within 60-90 days of employment.Warm and friendly personality and have the willingness to interact and play with children.Understands and accepts the YMCA’s goals and values.Supervises Play & Learn/Kids Adventure participants in order to ensure safety and provide caring, nurturing environment.