Kids Zone Attendant at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

Job Title: Kids Zone Attendant at Jim & Heather Gills YMCA

Description: Under the guidance and supervision of the Youth and Family Program Director Kids Zone Attendant provides care for children while their parents participate in YMCA program activities. The Kids Zone Attendant is expected to demonstrate a professional manner at all times when in the facility including personal time spent in the facility. Our values of caring honesty respect and responsibility shape our our diverse community your colleagues quickly become your friends. Our employees derive a strong sense of personal accomplishment from working here. We are dedicated to helping you reach your professional goals because we want you to feel valued in your work and confident in your potential. Here supervisors believe in you and help you to succeed. Youll be encouraged to become a leader!

Duties:

• Warmly and enthusiastically greets members with a smile and eye contact.
• Maintains a professional relationship with parents and the children entrusted to YMCA care.
• Requires all parents to sign in and sign out their child(ren).
• Keeps all work areas clean and organized.
• Maintains the equipment and games in the Kids Zone with emphasis on cleanliness sanitation safety and age appropriateness.
• Returns all equipment to its proper storage place after use.
• Cleans and dusts the climbing equipment on a weekly schedule.
• Conveys a positive attitude when interacting with members or in the presence of members.
• Works as a team member assisting fellow staff when necessary.
• Provides members with opportunities that will increase their involvement sense of belonging and sense of ownership of the YMCA.
• Builds relationships with all YMCA constituents by being responsible honest caring and respectful.
• Understand and promote all YMCA programs values.

Requirements:

• Minimum 16 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required or be in process of obtaining.
• Prefer 6-12 months experience working with infants toddlers and youth.
• Must have an understanding of activities that will entertain children of different development levels in a caring atmosphere.
• Position requires the ability and desire to work with the diverse needs of all participants.
• Must possess a professional image and ability to provide positive feedback and encouragement.
• Must set an excellent example of member service.
• CPR and First Aid certification required within 30 days.
• Ability to pass a 10-panel drug screen.
• Clearance of a Level 2 background check.*

Pay & Perks: Part-time $15.00/hour. Flexible hours and shifts available to include mornings afternoons evenings and/or weekends. Free individual YMCA membership for employee and discount for family.

Work Location: Jim & Heather Gills YMCA - 3200 1st Ave S St. Petersburg FL 33712

*Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required. Check out this link for more information:

Required Experience:

IC