About this role
Pay starts at $10.00 per hour and up based on experience.
Are you ready to make a profound difference in the lives of children and their families? The Y, a leading nonprofit dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, is seeking passionate individuals with flexible availability to join our team as Kids Zone Guide . In this role, youll provide nurturing care and create a fun, safe environment where kids can thrive, making every day a rewarding experience.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a KidsZone Guide I you provide direct supervision and care of children in KidsZone areas. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on exceptional service and care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Nurtures children through purposeful play to provide care and belonging while developing relationships with members and their children.
- Implements curriculum and activity plans within the established guidelines.
- Supervises and participates in activities with all children ranging from ages as young as 6 weeks up to 12 years old.
- Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
- Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
- Maintains required program records and equipment needs.
- Improvises quickly and appropriately when faced with unexpected circumstances, to better meet the needs of members and their children.
- Bottle feed and diaper change of infants/toddlers.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum age 15 required.
- Must be flexible to work evenings and weekends.
- Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid, New Employee Orientation, and online trainings.
- Required trainings: Duty to Report, Keeping your YMCA Safe
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Must have a passion for working with young children.
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):
The National YMCA Mission:
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
Caring : Demonstrates kindness and empathy in daily interactions. Welcomes all and builds positive relationships with members and teammates.
Honesty : Acts with integrity, keeps commitments, and communicates truthfully.
Respect : Treats others with dignity and listens with empathy. Welcomes all backgrounds and identities.
Responsibility : Follows through on tasks and takes ownership of behavior and results.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
- Must have a high level of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
- Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend.
- Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
- Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties.
- Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
- Must demonstrate initiative and sound judgment.