STRONG Kids Assistant

Overview

The STRONG Kids Assistant will assist in providing quality care in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for all children and families that utilize the YMCA STRONG Kids program. All STRONG Kids staff will be responsible for the overall success of day-to-day operations of the STRONG Kids program, as well as being responsible for the high-quality childcare, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting internal and external child and parent needs. Ensures all participants are afforded a quality experience and programs reflect the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Hours vary Monday through Saturday, approximately 12-15 hours per week. 

Responsibilities

Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for extended periods of time. 

• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. 

• 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. 

• Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. 

• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. 

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency 

• Ability to interact with and demonstrate program activities to youth. 

Benefits

• Free Membership
• Discounted Programming
• Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training
• 8% Retirement for Vested Employees
• Paid Leave For All
• Opportunities for Training and Advancement
• Work That Makes a Lasting Difference

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