Stay and Play Associate - Abingdon (Ward)

The Y in Central Maryland; Maryland; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Medical, dental, vision

Dependent care FSA

Retirement fund contributions

Career advancement

Job summary

The Y in Central Maryland is seeking a Stay and Play Associate to deliver engaging, safe experiences for children and families in our youth and family services setting.

Under supervision, you will engage with members, supervise children, and support programs while upholding the Y's four core values and safety policies. This on-site role requires flexible scheduling including some evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children.
• Prefer youth programming experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire).
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends.
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work.

Responsibilities

• Engage with members, guests, and program participants to deliver excellent service.
• Supervise children whose parents/guardians participate in activities.
• Maintain a safe, engaging environment in the Y center.
• Complete sign-in/out, behavior reports, and incident reports.
• Communicate with children and parents/guardians effectively.
• Lead children toward activities and monitor their actions.
• Adhere to all policies and code of conduct.
• Respond to safety and emergency situations.

Skills

Communication

Child care experience

Proficient computer skills

Flexible schedule

Safety awareness

Education

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

At the Y in Central Maryland, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth. Enjoy flexible schedules, competitive pay, and generous paid time off, alongside medical, dental and vision benefits, as well as dependent care FSA. We offer a generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund, and opportunities for career advancement. Our commitment to fostering a positive work environment means you'll have access to training and development programs that align with our mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities. Join us and bring your passion to a fulfilling career where you can truly make a difference!

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Youth and Family Services Program Director, or other assigned associate, the Stay and Play Associate is responsible for delivering excellent services to all members, guests, and program participants. The primary function of the Stay and Play Associate will be to highly engage with members, guests, and program participants, including supervising children whose parents/guardians are participating in activities in the Y family center, protecting children, and maintaining a safe environment.

Essential Functions

• Reports to work in uniform a minimum of ten minutes prior to assigned shift in order to receive communications and instructions from supervisor or associate.
• Provide excellent services to members, guest, and program participants in the Y center, on the phone, and through email exchange
• Through engagement, build meaningful relationships with members, guest, and program participants with positive and solution driven interaction
• Providing a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment which fosters the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative development of each child in our care
• Effective and appropriate communicate with children and parents/guardian
• Highly engagement with children by guiding children to activities, using their name, and monitor their actions during their usage of the center
• Maintain clean and disinfected environment for children’s safety
• Maintain all proper paperwork including sign in/out process, behavior reports, “boo boo” reports, incident report, etc.
• Must have understanding of the age and stages of youth development, and work with children
• Adhere/enforce to all policies, guidelines, rules, and best practices as outlined by the Y in Central Maryland with positive interaction - Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• Leader in handling conflict, concerns, member frustrations, and unusual center situations
• Informing proper leaders of operating challenges and/or conflicts during operating hours (either with members and/or associates)
• Focus on quality experiences and engagement within programs, services, and activities
• Promotes a professional image and maintains a clean and safe environment at all times.
• Ability to work with diverse population, all ages, genders, and sexual orientations
• Attend and actively participate in all meetings as assigned
• Incorporate the four character values of the YMCA: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and adhere to the YCM Code of Conduct
• Communicate the Y mission and objectives to the community.
• Assist in all other areas as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
• Ability to be effective communicator especially with children
• Prefer youth and/or youth programming experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Current CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certification (or within 30 days of hire)
• Flexible Schedule, days, nights and weekends
• Completion of new associate training (including Child Abuse Prevention) before scheduled to work

Physical Demands

• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions.
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Will be exposed to cleaning supplies.
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications.

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements for the position. They may include a background check, drug test, driver’s license record, CPS, and/or Criminal Background check.

Additional driver’s license check, CPS, Criminal Background check, alcohol and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and maintain the minimum requirements of this position.

The Y in Central Maryland provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment. Moreover, the Y is firmly committed to celebrating and achieving diversity and inclusion in all we do. We strive to be an anti-racist organization and expect all associates to treat others with respect, kindness and dignity, at all times.

Thank you for considering working for the Y in Central Maryland. If being a part of our cause feels right for you, we hope you will join us.

All Y associates agree to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth that sets clear expectations for associates and volunteers to ensure a safe and respectful environment for young people. It emphasizes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, and adhering to established standards of affection. The policy strictly prohibits any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment and mandates the reporting of suspected mistreatment. Additionally, associates and volunteers must complete training on child abuse prevention and comply with legal reporting requirements to safeguard youth.