Kids Zone Attendant/Birthday Party Host

Job Title: Kids Zone Attendant/Birthday Party Host

Location: YMCA of the Suncoast Greater Palm Harbor Branch

Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr - $15.10/hr

Shift: Morning shift

Key Responsibilities

• Takes responsibility for the leadership and guidance of children.
• Acquaints children with rules, activities, daily schedules, and area.
• Takes responsibility for the safety and welfare of each child, including attendance.
• Reports all accidents to the Supervisor and completes proper health log and/or incident forms.
• 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 violate the code of conduct.
• Keeps supplies organized, maintains and cleans the 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 & Tech Stack

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must work well with children.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must complete Intro to the Ys Cause & Culture, Y's Way to Service & Engagement, and I Hear You: Service with CARE upon hire.
• Required trainings 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.
• Required trainings within 6 months of hire: Introduction to S.A.F.E, Foundations of Listen First, and Engaging with Families.
• Get SMART preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the YMCA, its goals, and how it operates as a local, national, and international movement is preferred.
• Must understand their relationship to the children, parents, the Branch, and the YMCA.
• Must possess character that is above reproach and worthy of emulation by the children.
• Should show maturity and have the ability to relate to children from all social/economic segments of the community.
• Must possess effective communication and organizational skills.
• Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
• May be required to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• May be required to stand for extended periods of time while performing job functions.
• Gives and receives detailed instructions.
• Required to maintain physical endurance for extended periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be alert at all times.
• Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor environment and children's well-being.

Key Leadership Competencies

• Inclusion
• Collaboration
• Communication and Influence
• Critical Thinking
• Innovation
• Emotional Maturity