YMCA of the Suncoast - New Port Richey, FL
posted 4 days ago
- Entry Level
New Port Richey, FL
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
About the position
This position is responsible for direct supervision of children and implementing planned activities. The role requires a commitment to creating a nurturing and safe environment for children while ensuring their safety and welfare. The candidate will be expected to take responsibility for the leadership and guidance of children, familiarize them with rules and activities, and maintain a clean and organized facility.
Responsibilities
- Takes responsibility for the leadership and guidance of children.
- Acquaints children with rules, activities, daily schedules and area.
- Takes responsibility for the safety/welfare of each child including attendance.
- Reports all accidents to the Supervisor, and completely fills out proper health log and/or incident form.
- Plans, organizes, and implements activity plans for special interest activities.
- Creates a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct.
- Keeps supplies organized, maintains and cleans facility and cares for equipment.
- Takes responsibility for helping maintain good working conditions, inventory, and clean-up after all activities.
- Role models SMART behavior.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
- Must work well with children.
- Understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and how it operates as a local, national, and international movement is preferred.
- Within 90 days of hire, CPR, AED and First Aid certification required.
- Upon hire, must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE.
- Within 90 days of hire, Kids Zone University, Preventing Sexual Abuse Between Young Children, Principles of Youth Development, Youth Relationships: Creating Positive Interactions, and Youth Affirmations: Distinguishing Between Praise and Encouragement trainings required.
- Within 6 months of hire, Introduction to S.A.F.E, Foundations of Listen First, and Engaging with Families trainings required.
Nice-to-haves
- Get SMART preferred.
