Stay and Play Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to nurturing the potential of children, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility. Under the direction and supervision of the Youth & Family Coordinator, the staff will assist in planning, developing, and implementing all curriculum and program activities in the Stay & Play program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engages with children while keeping supervision of the group.

• Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.

• Maintains Stay & Play area and informs the supervisor of any equipment or supply needs.

• Cleans and sanitizes Stay & Play area and toys appropriately.

• Maintains required information during the check-in and check-out process.

• Attends and participates in mandatory monthly staff meetings, as well as staff training.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

Advancing Our Mission & Cause: Engaging Community, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, Change Leadership

Building Relationships: Collaboration, Communication & Influence, Inclusion

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Fiscal Management, Functional Expertise, Innovation, Program/Project Management

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others, Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 16 years of age (age requirements may vary due to staffing needs at a particular time).

• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, and Child Abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire date.

• Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities within Stay & Play area.

• Experience developing positive and authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

• Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Experience working with children aged 6 weeks to 12 years highly preferred.

• Must have availability Monday – Sunday and can work varying hours.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.

• The employee frequently is required to sit (including on the floor) and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

• 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 be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.