Relationship Skills:
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Consistent positive attitude, modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
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Uphold the mission of the YMCA and communicate our image using the Y’s Voice of Genuine, Nurturing, Hopeful, Welcoming, and Determined
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Able to care for and nurture infants, toddlers, school age children
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Able to build genuine relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
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Able to provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that is people centered and service oriented, standing and greeting members by name
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Be open, friendly and approachable to children and parents
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Able to assist in the supervision of the Kids Club Staff Team
Service Skills:
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Punctual, reliable, creative, and a self-starter
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Performs both check in and checkout procedures
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Provides excellent and genuine care for infants, toddlers, and school age children
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Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of the children in Kids Club
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Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere; maintain center cleanliness, sanitation, organization and appearance
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Build and maintain open communication with children, parents, director and other staff.
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
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Ability to lead organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities.
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Have monthly staff schedule available to be published by the 22nd of each month.
Member Involvement Skills:
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Be knowledgeable about program areas and share information with members
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Be knowledgeable about the YMCA, its programs and policies
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Take specific actions to move members to more connected and committed relationships with the YMCA
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Responsible for creating organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities
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Ability to lead a group of guardians and their children and ensure all policies & procedures are being implemented
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Responsible for cleaning up and taking down ELR program materials
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, sitting on floor or in child sized chairs, diapering, assisting with toileting, climbing, reaching, running, carrying or holding a child up to 50 lbs, and operating a computer are all required functions of the position. Spending time outdoors is also a requirement.
