Youth Development Attendant Lead - Candler

ABOUT US 

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org. 

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Youth Development Lead, you will supervise children in the YMCA Youth Development Center, assist in planning activities, and support curriculum development for paid programs. You will be responsible for providing safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children in accordance with the YMCA Mission and policies. In addition, you must be responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under your supervision. You must always maintain visual and auditory supervision while creating a fun and playful atmosphere for participants. While on duty, you will plan and supervise children's activities and perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.

Attendants must meet and follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures. They must attend staff meetings and training programs, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greet members and children enthusiastically; learn the names of children and parents.
• Perform check-in and check-out duties and procedures.
• Continuously exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Display a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times. Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Consistently and constantly engage with children during each shift.
• Familiarize yourself with program offerings within the Y and refer members to appropriate supervisors in other departments.
• Responsible for carrying out organized activities 1-2 times a week (crafts, imaginative play, exercise, etc.)
• Play an active role in getting all new staff oriented to the Youth Development Center.

ABOUT YOU

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have completed High School or GED program.
• Possess previous experience in childcare related settings, specifically with group management, arts/crafts, and games.
• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and positively with children, parents and staff.
• Effectively supervise children ages 6 weeks to 12 years
• YMCA Leader Certification Required (or complete within 30 days)
• Ability to constantly and quickly move to various locations in and around the entire facility
• Physically perform all CPR and First Aid skills and/or assist as needed in emergency situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or stoop to reach various height levels

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to work constructively and positively with children, parents, and staff.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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.

• Ability to constantly and quickly move to various locations in and around the entire facility
• Physically perform all CPR and First Aid skills and/or assist as needed in emergency situations
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Bend or stoop to reach various height levels.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of WNC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

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