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About the Role
As a Kids Play Team Member, you will create a safe, welcoming, and engaging space for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old. You will lead fun, age-appropriate activities and support a curriculum designed to nurture each child's social, physical, spiritual, and cognitive development. Your mission is to foster an uplifting environment where every child can learn, grow, and thrive.
Responsibilities
- Lead engaging, hands-on activities that encourage exploration, creativity, and self-expression for children of all ages.
- Foster teamwork and cooperation through group games and collaborative projects.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and nurturing environment where every child feels supported emotionally, socially, and physically.
- Build positive relationships with children and families by greeting them warmly, using names, communicating openly, and encouraging family involvement.
- Interact with children at their level to play, connect, and support healthy development.
- Ensure constant supervision, protect the health and safety of all children, and attend to basic hygiene needs.
- Maintain clean, organized childcare spaces.
- Keep parents informed about their child's day, activities, and experiences.
- Attend all required staff meetings and follow program safety standards and procedures.
- Promote and model the YMCA's mission, values, wellness philosophy, and community impact.
- Serve as an ambassador of the Y's culture by sharing our story and embodying our purpose in every interaction.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum age requirement of 16 years.
- Previous experience in a childcare setting is advantageous.
- Experience in caring for children aged 8 weeks to 12 years.
- Ability to remain composed and effective in high-pressure situations.
- Growth Mindset: Learn and improve to better serve members and the mission.
- Team Player: Work collaboratively with others and support a positive team environment.
- Communicates Effectively: Listen actively and communicate clearly with members and peers.
- Customer Focused: Anticipates needs and ensures quality, member-centered service.
- Fosters Belonging: Ensure everyone feels welcomed, respected, and included.
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Skills
- Bilingual proficiency in Spanish/English (preferred)
- First Aid
- CPR/AED
- Emergency Oxygen
About the Company
- The YMCA's mission, values, wellness philosophy, and community impact.