Kids Zone Staff | Waukee Family YMCA (Personal Services)
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POSITION OVERVIEW:
Kids Zone Staff will be responsible for nurturing children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement, belonging and relationships among youth and within families. Kids Zone Staff work to achieve this by leading and guiding the activities and participants in Kids Zone.
JOB LOCATION:Waukee Family YMCA - Kids Zone
SHIFTS AVAILABLE:6 - 20 hours a week; weekday morning, weekday evening, and weekend shifts available.
PAY RATE:$10.50 - $12.25 / hour, dependent upon experience
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: February 3, 2025 - applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Supervise, lead, and provide a safe environment for children in the Kids Zone.Assist in planning, organizing, delivering, and cleaning up age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities.Demonstrate and teach activities.Develop positive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and co-workers.Create a compassionate and nurturing environment for participants by modeling healthy relationships and open communication.Follow all policies and procedures, including Operating Standards.Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.Learn and attend to special needs of children in our program and understand the concerns of guardians regarding their children. Report specific problems or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person.Monitor and maintain program site and equipment by continuously scanning the environment and surrounding areas for potential hazards. Take appropriate action to remove or avoid hazards and report to a supervisor.Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
