STRONG Kids Assistant — Impactful Childcare Support

Greater Peoria Family YMCA; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Membership

Discounted Programming

Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training

8% Retirement for Vested Employees

Paid Leave For All

Job summary

Greater Peoria Family YMCA seeks a STRONG Kids Assistant to help provide high-quality child care in a safe, friendly program. You will support day-to-day operations and ensure a positive experience for children and families aligned with YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Shifts include M-F 8–11am, M-Th 4–7pm, and Saturdays 8am–12pm. Must be at least 16 years old; CPR/AED/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire are required.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Certifications CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides supervisory support for STRONG Kids Monday–Friday 8–11am, Monday–Thursday 4–7pm, and Saturday 8am–12pm.
• Maintains attendance, inventory and incident reports as required.
• Ensures respectful behavior of staff, children and parents toward YMCA property and STRONG Kids rules.
• Works in a team environment and communicates concerns with children, parents or co-workers.
• Maintains open communication with School Age Director and Coordinator.
• Follows daily cleaning procedures and attends trainings as scheduled.
• Completes incident and accident reports as necessary and adheres to safety procedures.

Skills

Childcare

Teamwork

Communication

Safety procedures

Tools

CPR Certification

AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Mandated Reporter Training

Job description

Greater Peoria Family YMCA seeks a STRONG Kids Assistant to help provide high-quality child care in a safe, friendly program. You will support day-to-day operations and ensure a positive experience for children and families aligned with YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Shifts include M-F 8–11am, M-Th 4–7pm, and Saturdays 8am–12pm. Must be at least 16 years old; CPR/AED/First Aid and Mandated Reporter training within 30 days of hire are required.