Job Information
Greater Wichita YMCA* Evening Kid Zone Shift Leader in Wichita, Kansas
This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/12861786
Job Requirements:
- Commitment to the YMCA mission, vision and values
- Must attend New Employee Orientation within 30 days of hire
- Complete CPR/AED and First Aid in accordance with Conditions of Employment
- Learn all emergency procedures and action plans for the branch as necessary
- Understand and abide-by all policies and procedures as set forth by the association
- Work a schedule that reflects the needs of the branch; including weekends and evenings
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for building effective, authentic relationships with children, parents, volunteers and staff; smiling and greeting each child and parent by name.
- Responsible for following policies and performing related administrative procedures.
- Positioning self for optimal interaction and supervision of assigned children and monitoring the drop-off and pick-up of children to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Actively engaging with children on an individual basis yet maintaining control of entire group; initiating age appropriate games and activities and providing clear and consistent expectations for behavior.
- Setting firm limits with positive phrasing and actions when necessary and supporting and demonstrating discipline practices in accordance with YMCA policies.
- Providing basic care for children; following any special instructions received from parents and communicating with staff team and provide feedback to parents.
- Conveying information on youth and family programs and schedules and as appropriate and referring children and parents to other programs.
- Gathering feedback from members and share with supervisor to improve service.
- Submitting completed records on time (i.e. attendance, behavior issues).
- Completing daily cleaning duties and additional as deemed necessary and reporting any facility or equipment irregularities, unsafe conditions or feedback to supervisor verbally and in writing.
- Being knowledgeable and prepared to implement emergency procedures; following and enforcing all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
- Reporting all incidents/accidents on the appropriate form as required and provide to supervisor within 24 hours of event.
- Attending all required training sessions and scheduled meetings.
- Maintaining prompt hours and follow established procedures for absences.
- Supporting Strong Community Campaign fundraising efforts.
- All other duties as assigned.