Kid's Care Leader

Position Summary:

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children while providing high-quality Prime Time programs that allow for positive interaction with children and their families. The typical schedule is

3 - 3.5 hours shifts, and we offer AM and PM care in that area. The hours are 8:30 - 11:30am, and 4:30 - 7:30pm. 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assist in maintaining the necessary records involving attendance and sign-in sign-out sheets. When releasing child(ren), ensure the proper release procedures are followed and appropriate identification is shown. Inform parents of the system used for the accountability of the children.
• Be prepared to describe the program features and procedures. Maintain good public relations with parents and severe direct matters to the Coordinator or Program Director. Set up and break down equipment as necessary. Responsible for the health and safety of Prime Time participants. She was cautioning them regarding unsafe practices and conditions.
• Perform rescue/first aid when necessary. Report accidents and injuries and complete incident reports.
• Maintain a neat, clean, and pleasant environment—report deficiencies in equipment and supplies to the Coordinator or Program Director.
• Arriving prepared for the scheduled shift, which includes arriving for duty 15 minutes prior; in proper attire; prepared for constant concentration and visual surveillance of participants with no distractions. Find coverage for yourself in the event of an absence, and then notify the Coordinator or Program Director of the change.
• Responsible for attending staff meetings/events.
• Demonstrate and teach the Character Development values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Be a member service ambassador remaining abreast of current programs and facility schedules and being prepared to provide personalized direction to other YMCA services. Work harmoniously with the staff, volunteers, and YMCA members. Communicate with members, make them feel welcome, and address them by name 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below represent the required knowledge, skill, and/or ability. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.  

Education and/or Experience:

• High School (GED) Preferred  
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to anticipate, identify and address members' needs to ensure safety and enjoyment. 
• To accurately complete all required paperwork. To professionally handle and or get help to resolve conflict.
• Ability to follow instructions as given and/or directed by supervisor. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with various concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.  

Certifications / Training:

1. Within the first two months of employment: CPR/ First Aid Certification Listen First Child Abuse Prevention Meet RI DCYF or MA OCCS requirements   Participating in ongoing education in early childhood development.
2. Must complete 20 hours of training per year, i.e. attendance at Early Childhood Conference, Childcare Symposium, and Y's Way to Child Care program offerings. Hazard Communications Training   It is the Employee's responsibility to maintain all certifications and renew them promptly by Certifying Organization.  

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands; balance, stoop, kneel or crouch; and talk or hear. The Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounter while performing this job's essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The position has exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and the incumbent will be educated and prepared to do so.   The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.

YMCA of Greater Providence Team Standards:

• Know our mission and be able to tell our story.
• The mission of the YMCA of Greater Providence is to build healthy spirit, mind and body for all, through programs, services and relationships that are based on our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.
•  Honor your colleagues by being on time, present and fully engaged at all times.
• If you disagree, propose a solution.
• Be accountable for results.
•  A commitment to valuing and acting as one YMCA as evidenced by referring to ourselves as employees of the YMCA of Greater Providence.
• Display leadership that requires not only skill, but energy, passion, optimism and creativity.
• Build open and honest communication. Face to face, or voice to voice, is the preferred method of communication with email for information sharing only.
• Deliver exceptional service that is of high value. Build a positive staff team. Be friendly.