Stay And Play Attendant

STAY AND PLAY ATTENDANT

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively influences the lives of children in your community. Working at the YMCA you’ll discover more than a job – you will have the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the community.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Stay & Play presents an opportunity for early child development while meeting the needs of parents and family members who participate in Y programs and activities. While keeping children safe in a nurturing, caring environment, Stay & Play provides young children additional opportunities for holistic development, social experiences, and learning through play. Stay & Play elevates traditional drop-in child care to include key YMCA program elements, including healthy eating, fun physical activity, positive relationships and enriching activities. As with all child/youth programs in the Y, Stay & Play supports health and well-being, character development, and excitement about learning.

STAY AND PLAY ATTENDANT helps to carry out activities, experiences, and routines under the guidance of the supervisor. Promotes a team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others. Uses a diverse selection of materials, equipment and experiences for all participants. Builds effective, authentic relationship with children and their parents.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• CPR/AED (including Infant/Child) certification (or ability to certify within 60 days of employment)
• First Aid certification (or ability to certify within 60 days of employment)
• Minimum 16 years or older
• Able to communicate and work effectively with groups of children and their parents in a loving yet professional manner.
• Six or more months working with children- ages 6 weeks to 7 years old-in a nursery or child care setting

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May be required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop.
• Must be able to lift, pull and pull up to 50 pounds
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.