Program Coordinator - Kids Club

Job Details: Level: Entry, Job Location: Northeast Family YMCA - Louisville, KY, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $12.50 - $12.50Hourly, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Kids Club,  

As the nation’s leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. The main function of the attendant position is to provide supervision of all children using the Kids Club services. This includes interacting, in a positive way, with both children and their parents.  The statements included in this Position Description reflect, in general, the duties and responsibilities of this position and are not to be interpreted as being all inclusive.
Qualifications: Relationship Skills:

Consistent positive attitude, modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
Uphold the mission of the YMCA and communicate our image using the Y’s Voice of Genuine, Nurturing, Hopeful, Welcoming, and Determined
Able to care for and nurture infants, toddlers, school age children
Able to build genuine relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
Able to provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that is people centered and service oriented, standing and greeting members by name
Be open, friendly and approachable to children and parents
Able to assist in the supervision of the Kids Club Staff Team

Service Skills:

Punctual, reliable, creative, and a self-starter
Performs both check in and checkout procedures
Provides excellent and genuine care for infants, toddlers, and school age children
Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of the children in Kids Club
Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere; maintain center cleanliness, sanitation, organization and appearance
Build and maintain open communication with children, parents, director and other staff. 
Assist in leading all required staff meetings and trainings
Ability to lead organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities.
Have monthly staff schedule available to be published by the 22nd of each month.

Member Involvement Skills:

Be knowledgeable about program areas and share information with members
Be knowledgeable about the YMCA, its programs and policies
Take specific actions to move members to more connected and committed relationships with the YMCA
Responsible for creating organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities
Ability to lead a shift and ensure all policies & procedures are being implemented
Responsible for monthly staff work schedule
Assist with on boarding, training, and coaching of new and existing staff
Provide input on hiring, termination and performance evaluations of Kids Club Staff

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting 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.