Kid Zone Attendant

Job Description

Job Description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Kid Zone Attendant for our County Location. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love working with children and watching them giggle? If so, please read on!This position pays up to $13.87/hour depending on experience.WORK SCHEDULEThis typical schedule for this position is up to 19 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are available Monday through Friday and weekends.BENEFITSSome of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge, apply today!A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KID ZONE ATTENDANTAs a Kid Zone Attendant at one of our locations, you help our members meet their fitness goals by providing a safe, secure and positive environment for their children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old. Kid Zone is a service for YMCA family members providing drop-in care for their children with trained staff while they enjoy an onsite workout or class. You are friendly and patient as you ensure the safety of all children. Always alert, you provide proper supervision for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands.With enthusiasm, you help keep the kid zone area clean and in order. You are also conscientious about the YMCA emergency procedures and find ways to have fun with the children while they are in your care. QUALIFICATIONS FOR A KID ZONE ATTENDANTAt least 18 years of ageHigh school diploma or equivalentBasic skills working with childrenCurrent certification in CPR Pro (CPR for health care providers and first responders) and First Aid (for the community and workplace). Ability to pass a background checkAbility to pass a physicalLove for childrenDrug testing will continue when required or appropriate based on the position, applicable law or regulation, or other circumstances outlined in YMCA policy. This includes employees in certain regulated positions, such as DOT-covered CDL drivers.Are you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with children? Are you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy reading and singing with children? If so, you might just be perfect for this Kid Zone Attendant position!ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIEWe are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.We value our people. Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for our employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?If you have these qualities and meet the basic job requirements, we'd love to have you on our team. Apply now using our online application!A medical examination, including drug testing, may be required after an offer of employment has been made. Evidence from a physician that a potential employee can physically perform the specified job requirements may be required. Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances are required. In some cases, an FBI clearance may be required. An employee is not permitted to begin work until he/she has mailed his/her clearance requests, and signed the Employee Disclosure Statement.