Relationship Skills:
- Consistent positive attitude, modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
- Uphold the mission of the YMCA and communicate our image using the Y’s Voice of Genuine, Nurturing, Hopeful, Welcoming, and Determined
- Able to care for and nurture infants, toddlers, school age children
- Able to build genuine relationships with children, parents, and coworkers
- Able to provide and create a welcoming atmosphere that is people centered and service oriented, standing and greeting members by name
- Be open, friendly and approachable to children and parents
- Able to assist in the supervision of the Kids Club Staff Team
Service Skills:
- Punctual, reliable, creative, and a self-starter
- Performs both check in and checkout procedures
- Provides excellent and genuine care for infants, toddlers, and school age children
- Responsible for the health, welfare and safety of the children in Kids Club
- Provide a safe and welcoming atmosphere; maintain center cleanliness, sanitation, organization and appearance
- Build and maintain open communication with children, parents, director and other staff.
- Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
- Ability to lead organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities.
- Have monthly staff schedule available to be published by the 22nd of each month.
Member Involvement Skills:
- Be knowledgeable about program areas and share information with members
- Be knowledgeable about the YMCA, its programs and policies
- Take specific actions to move members to more connected and committed relationships with the YMCA
- Responsible for creating organized age-appropriate activities, including crafts and physical activities
- Ability to lead a group of guardians and their children and ensure all policies & procedures are being implemented
- Responsible for cleaning up and taking down ELR program materials
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, sitting on floor or in child sized chairs, diapering, assisting with toileting, climbing, reaching, running, carrying or holding a child up to 50 lbs, and operating a computer are all required functions of the position. Spending time outdoors is also a requirement.
Skills Required
- Ability to care for and nurture infants, toddlers, and school-age children
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, parents, coworkers, and members
- Ability to supervise or lead Kids Club staff and groups of guardians and children
- Ability to lead organized, age-appropriate crafts and physical activities
- Ability to implement organizational policies and procedures
- Punctual, reliable, creative, and self-motivated
- Ability to perform check-in and checkout procedures
- Ability to maintain child health, safety, cleanliness, sanitation, and organization
- Ability to communicate openly with children, parents, directors, and staff
- Ability to lift, carry, or hold children or objects weighing up to 50 pounds
- Ability to bend, stoop, sit on floors or child-sized chairs, diaper, assist with toileting, climb, reach, run, and spend time outdoors
- Ability to operate a computer
- Availability to attend required meetings and trainings
What We Do
The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit social services organization dedicated to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Its mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all, striving to strengthen communities by ensuring everyone has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive regardless of age, income, or background.
