Kid Zone Team Member

POSITION PURPOSE The Kid Zone Team Member is responsible for the care and supervision of children while family member(s) are participating in YMCA programs.  Assist in the implementation of daily program activities.  Ensure a safe environment and age appropriate activities.  Monitoring children and being aware of their whereabouts at all times. Serve as a leader in customer service and program delivery.  Provide supervision of staff as assigned.   ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Oversee the safety and location of all children at all times. Support and adhere to Child Watch / Kid Zone philosophy and policies. Provide nurturing care that focuses on child development. Actively participate with children in all activities. Ensure proper cleanup and maintenance of toys, materials, supplies and equipment on a daily basis. Encourage children to be involved in constructive activities throughout their stay. Maintain sensitivity and patience with the children and parents and provide care to meet individual child’s needs. Notify babysitting coordinator of any personal or programmatic problems and suggestions. Participate in maintaining accurate and timely records, information and communication to the parents. Greet parent/guardian upon arrival and departure. Ensure proper sign in/out including membership card check at both check in/out. Enforce all Child Watch / Kid Zone rules with parents and children. Report any continued misbehavior to the babysitting coordinator. Supervise Child Watch / Kid Zone staff as assigned. Assist the Child Watch / Kid Zone Coordinator with planning, preparation and implementation of monthly theme activities and schedule. Complete incident reports in accordance with policy and procedure. Attend staff meetings and trainings as required. Participate as a member of the YMCA team and contribute to the attainment of the mission. Perform other related duties as assigned.   ROLE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS Minimum 15 years of age. Experience working with children. Exhibit strong leadership skills. Possess a passion for member service, building and maintaining a culture of member service excellence   OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES All Greater Philadelphia YMCA staff are responsible for the following:   COMMITMENT TO CHILD PROTECTION Ensure that children in the care of the GPY and participating programming are kept safe from harm. As a Mandated Reporter you are obligated to report ALL suspicions of abuse or neglect to the requisite state agency. COMMITMENT TO SAFETY Maintaining the safety of all members, program participants, and staff by identifying and correcting risk situations and ensuring incident-reporting procedures are followed. Ensuring the overall cleanliness of the facility. COMMITMENT TO MEMBERSHIP EXPERIENCE Commitment to member service and satisfaction, building and maintaining a culture of ensuring excellent Member Experience. A commitment to Diversity and Inclusion.   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to communicate information, instructions, and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations between staff, members, children, and volunteers accurately. The ability to maintain body equilibrium to prevent falling; ability to move 20 pounds independently and utilize the “buddy system” or team lift for heavier items.  The person needs to occasionally move about the program area to access materials, members/program participants, emergency equipment, etc. Constantly positions self to maintain program materials, including under desks, in closets, and on top of shelves. Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to observe details at close range of objects where they actually are within a distance of 20 inches or less and 20 feet or more.   ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The physical environment requires the employee to possibly work both inside and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure such as hearing protection and rubber gloves.   Acquire and maintain the following certifications: CPR/AED/O2 (valid 2 years with exception of Aquatics to renew annually), First Aid (valid 2 years) obtained through the American Red Cross Requisite OSHA online trainings (valid 1 year unless otherwise noted) Mandated Reporter Training (valid 5 years) Additional training and development specific to your role as reference in onboarding packet.   OUR CULTURE At the YMCA we value CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT, and RESPONSIBILITY in personal character and behavior and believe that they are essential to attaining our mission.   OUR MISSION To improve lives by connecting people to health, well-being, and to each other.     The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification and in accordance with applicable laws.