Before & After School Childcare Assistant

The perfect part-time job? Do you like to play games, swim, lead activities, and help kids grow and have fun? We're looking for you! 

Schedule:

• Positions available ranging up to 20 hours/week, with potential for more hours seasonally during the summer
• Varies and may include: weekdays* 6:30am-9:15am and/or 2:30pm – 6:45pm.
• *Wednesday’s schedule is 12:30 – 6:45pm
• Staff meeting monthly outside of regular hours (typically before afternoon shift begins)

Some of our great benefits include: 

• Employee discounts for programs & services 
• Professional development assistance 
• Free club membership 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and assist daily activities for youth, including indoor and outdoor games, arts & crafts, and participate in free swim time.
• Drive school-age children in a 15-passenger van up to 5 hours a week from Samena to local schools and safely drive them back to our facility
• Aid in the development and implementation of new, fun and educational activities.
• Nurture, care for and build strong personal relationships with each child.
• Maintain a positive, safe and healthy environment.
• Assist with special programs and Club events, such as Non-School Day Camp and Kids Night Out.
• Handle minor youth conflicts using appropriate behavior management and child development techniques.
• Help maintain neat and clean environment according to Samena and state licensing standards.
• Maintain good standing in MERIT by following all state licensing requirements.
• Attend monthly staff meeting.

Qualifications

• 21 years old or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Experience in childcare
• Valid Washington State Driver's License
• 5-year clean driving record
• Ability to pass/show proof of clearing Portable Background Check*
• CPR/First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certification*
• Proof of negative TB test
• Proof of MMR vaccine or proof of immunity
• Washington State Food Handler’s Permit*
• 30 Hours STARS/Child Care Basics training certification*
• 10 hours STARS professional development certification, annually
  *Training is either provided and/or paid for by Samena.

Skills

• Self-motivated with a professional demeanor and strong work ethic
• Collaborative team player with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Able to work with a diverse population and maintain confidentiality
• Comfortable mediating conflicts between students positively and professionally
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with staff, children, and families via written incident reports and in-person exchanges
• Able to pivot and solve problems using critical thinking and creativity

About us 
Samena Swim & Recreation Club is a family-friendly nonprofit membership organization that has been serving East Bellevue for more than 60 years. We provide high-quality programs and services to our members and guests year-round. Our facility includes a fitness room, playground, classrooms, tennis courts, a seasonal wading pool, a year-round 25-yard, 6 lane outdoor pool and a year-round 25-meter, 6 lane indoor pool. 

The above position description is not intended to describe in detail the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of the business/organizational demands change, so, too, may the essential functions of this position.

Samena Swim & Recreation Club’s vision is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds, ages, and abilities, and to have our staff reflect our community. We encourage individuals of all cultures and communities to apply.