The DeLand Family YMCA is looking for enthusiastic applicants to assist in their Kid Zone. Guided by the mission of the YMCA, the Kid Zone Attendant is responsible for creating a safe and fun environment for children 12 years and under while their parents/guardians use the Y facilities.

YMCA Employee Perks:

• Free YMCA Membership
• Ability to enroll in 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan from day one of employment
• Discounted YMCA Programming

Core Functions:

● Relationship Building – Engage in active listening with members in order to build relationships, understand individual’s goals and interests, and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.

● Customer Service Excellence – Provide excellent customer service and positive communication to all customers, including but not limited to, members, participants, guests, volunteers, and fellow employees, by listening first and responding to their needs in a safe and effective manner.

● Role Model– Model and encourage the development and practice of the YMCA character values (Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility), performing all assigned duties with energy and enthusiasm. Abide by all personnel policies and guidelines, follow all reasonable directives issued by leadership, and uphold rules, regulations and safety standards associated with the YMCA.

● Annual Support Campaign – Provide support for the annual campaign and other special events when possible and as directed.

● Risk Management – Remain familiar with risk management procedures in the YMCA facility, which include but are not limited to: swimming pool rules and procedures, current CPR/AEDand First Aid certification, child abuse prevention, and understanding specific responsibilities during fire, hurricane, tornado, or other emergency situations.

Job-Specific Functions:

• Work cooperatively with all Kid Zone staff in planning and carrying out diverse program experiences that promote an active, healthy lifestyle for participants. Promote good personal relationships, conduct and respect within his/her group and among all other participants, groups and staff.
• Assume leadership of the group of participants assigned to his/her charge, mentor, plan, teach, and supervise.
• Take responsibility for the continuous cleanliness of the Kid Zone areas and the safety of all equipment used.
• Prepare incident reports (legibly and on the proper forms) as required, including health or safety issues concerning participants as they arrive for the program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical and/or Mental Requirements:

• Ability to move up to 50 lbs. in the form of children and boxes of program supplies.
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating physical stamina and agility to quickly reach a child or situation to prevent harm.
• Ability to bend, kneel and reach.
• Visual abilities to see participants and staff to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Auditory and verbal abilities to give, receive and follow general instructions to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants.

Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to create, build and enhance relationships at all levels of the organization.
• Good judgment under pressure, with the ability to make timely and sound, informed decisions.
• Genuine liking and concern for children of all ages and passion for developing our future leaders.
• Energetic interpersonal skills with willingness and ability to build and retain relationships with a diversity of children, parents, members, guests, volunteers and staff.
• Creativity in planning and generating age-appropriate activities
• Leadership skills in working with children, including the ability to handle difficult children and disciplinary situations, demonstrating self control, compassion, understanding, problem solving and assertiveness to assure the safety of all participants
• Ability to communicate instructions at age-appropriate levels

Minimum Age: 18

Education: High School Diploma or GED

Experience: Previous childcare experience strongly preferred

Certifications: CPR/First Aid certifications needed within 30 days of hire

Employment is contingent on passing both a fingerprint-based background check and pre-hire drug test.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR/AED Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person