Kids Zone Representative

Job Details: Job Location: Davie Family YMCA - Mocksville, NC, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: $10.00 - $10.00Hourly, Job Shift: Morning, Under the direction of the Kids Zone Sr. Director and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, a Y Kids Zone Rep is responsible for supervising and leading activities to engage children in play and learning, while ensuring standards of health and safety are met. 

Ideal Candidate must be able to work Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM. 

Responsibilities 
Lead educational, age-appropriate and Christian-valued activities for children ages 6 weeks-11 years
Maintain health, safety and cleanliness standards of Kids Zone
Provide superior customer service to members and their children
Implement assigned programming
Maintain accurate records relating to attendance
Provide care and supervision of children in Kids Zone 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

 
Qualifications: 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
Obtain ASHI (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment (training is provided)
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 

Performance may be measured by:
The safety of all children in the assigned area
The feedback from participants, parents, and Y leadership
The pleasant environment and smooth operation of the Kids Zone program