The Lincoln County Family YMCA is looking for a Y Kids Associate to staff.
Employees get a free membership to the YMCA! Morning and Evening shifts available.
Under the direction the Youth Development Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA- the child watch staff is responsible for supervising children and leading activities to engage children in play and learning, while ensuring standards of health and safety are met.
 Lead educational, age-appropriate and Christian-valued activities for children in the child watch/parent’s night out program.
 Maintain health, safety and cleanliness standards of the YMCA.
 Provide superior customer service to members and their children.
 Implement assigned programming for member and staff children.
 Maintain accurate records relating to attendance.
 Provide care and supervision of children in the child watch with emphasis on overall safety and wellness
 Communicate appropriately with other staff members in a positive manner
 Attend staff meetings and complete all required trainings.
 Assist with other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

 Minimum of 16 years of age
 High school diploma or equivalent preferred
 Prior experience working with children or in a related field preferred
 Ability to work well with children of various ages and abilities
 Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
 Ability to handle multiple tasks
 Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule
 Capable of working as a team player
 Ability to maintain safe environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time.
 Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
 Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds.
 Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
 Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping.
 Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parents.
 Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children.
 Must be able to move freely and quickly through the facility and alternate program locations including outdoors and field trips.

Please refer the Job description for details