POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the safety and supervision of children while their parents are participating in on-site recreation activities or classes at the YMCA Branch. Primarily provide a positive play atmosphere for children ages 6 months+, both indoors and outdoors. (Majority of kids are toddlers and preschool aged). Ensures a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Supervise, provide care, actively interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: reading, drawing, coloring, puzzles, games, and playing with toys.
• Ensure that the environment is safe and welcoming.
• Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication with co-workers children and parents.
• Leads and instructs children in games and other activities.
• Provides comfort to upset children.
• Pages parents if a child is upset or ill.
• Provides feedback to parents.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
• Act in a professional manner at all times providing maximum customer service.
• Be aware of all Branch areas and staff; know who can assist you.
• Spend time developing cooperative working relationships.
• Report all accidents, safety hazards, or conflicts to your supervisor immediately.
• Be responsible for the safety of self, participants, room, equipment, materials and other areas of the recreation center, inside and out.
• Become CPR and First Aid certified. Perform CPR and First Aid if needed.
• Serve as a positive role model with an emphasis on developing and maintaining effective communication with participants, parents, other staff and supervisors.
• Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training, as needed / required.
• Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
• Disinfect equipment and toys during shifts.
• Keep the program areas neat and organized. Follow all safety procedures.
• Project a positive image self and the YMCA.
• Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
• Assist in YMCA recruitment and special events, as needed / required.
• Adhere to all Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
• Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.
• Other tasks as directed.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• A high desire to work with children in a child care setting.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with participants, families, and co-workers.
• Ability to reason, problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively.
• Must have a good work ethic; be reliable, on time and dependable.
• Prior experience working with children required.
• Customer service experience a plus.
• Minimum age of 16 years old required.
• Must possess or obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification and CPR Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain for continued employment.
• Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Harassment Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
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 be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will or may be required to: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
• The work is performed both indoors and out, and may require travel to various locations.
• Plan, lead and participate in a variety of physical activities.
HOW TO APPLY:
Email your resume and cover letter to marissa.dicpinigaitis@ymcali.org
SALARY RANGE:
Newly hired employees will be paid $16.00 p/h.
BENEFITS:
• Signing Bonus
• Free membership to any YMCA of Long Island Branch
• YMCA program discounts
• Sick leave
• Referral Program (earn up to $200 for each)
• Retirement Accounts
The YMCA of Long Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are an open and inclusive organization, welcoming a diverse workforce free of discrimination based on protected class status, including race, religion/creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation or belief, military or veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or family status, domestic violence victim status, arrest record or criminal conviction history, or any other impermissible basis.