Youth Experience Leader: Kids Zone Mentor (Weekend/Weekdays)

YMCA of Greater Des Moines; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Des Moines is seeking a part-time Kids Zone Staff member to supervise and engage children, provide a safe environment, and support member experience at the Walnut Creek Family YMCA location. Shifts include weekends and select weekdays, with pay ranging from $10.50 to $12.25 per hour, based on experience.

The position requires basic computer skills, CPR/First Aid certification, and prior child care experience.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Ability to read, write and execute simple mathematical functions.
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification that meets the YMCA standards OR equivalent - prior to starting.
• Child Abuse Prevention Training - prior to starting if hired and maintained annually.
• Training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead, and provide a safe environment for children in the Kids Zone.
• Assist in planning, organizing, delivering, and cleaning up age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities.
• Demonstrate and teach activities.
• Develop positive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and co-workers.
• Create a compassionate and nurturing environment for participants by modeling healthy relationships and open communication.
• Follow all policies and procedures, including Operating Standards.
• Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
• Learn and attend to special needs of children in our program and understand the concerns of guardians regarding their children.
• Report specific problems or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person.
• Monitor and maintain program site and equipment by continuously scanning the environment and surrounding areas for potential hazards.
• Take appropriate action to remove or avoid hazards and report to a supervisor.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
• Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.

Education

16 years of age or older

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED Certification

Job description

YMCA of Greater Des Moines is seeking a part-time Kids Zone Staff member to supervise and engage children, provide a safe environment, and support member experience at the Walnut Creek Family YMCA location. Shifts include weekends and select weekdays, with pay ranging from $10.50 to $12.25 per hour, based on experience.

The position requires basic computer skills, CPR/First Aid certification, and prior child care experience.