Job Description

Job Location: Patchogue Family YMCA - Patchogue, NY 11772
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: No degree required
Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.00 Hourly

- Supervise, provide care, actively interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: reading, drawing, coloring, puzzles, games, and playing with toys.
- Ensure that the environment is safe and welcoming.
- Establish effective interpersonal relationships through honest, open communication with co-workers children and parents.
- Leads and instructs children in games and other activities.
- Provides comfort to upset children.
- Pages parents if a child is upset or ill.
- Provides feedback to parents.
- Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Act in a professional manner at all times providing maximum customer service.
- Be aware of all Branch areas and staff; know who can assist you.
- Spend time developing cooperative working relationships.
- Report all accidents, safety hazards, or conflicts to your supervisor immediately.
- Be responsible for the safety of self, participants, room, equipment, materials and other areas of the recreation center, inside and out.
- Become CPR and First Aid certified. Perform CPR and First Aid if needed.
- Serve as a positive role model with an emphasis on developing and maintaining effective communication with participants, parents, other staff and supervisors.
- Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training, as needed / required.
- Build enthusiasm for activities and programs.
- Disinfect equipment and toys during shifts.
- Keep the program areas neat and organized. Follow all safety procedures.
- Project a positive image self and the YMCA.
- Follow work site requirements regarding punctuality, appropriate dress, staff meeting attendance, etc.
- Assist in YMCA recruitment and special events, as needed / required.
- Adhere to all Department of Health and YMCA of Long Island standards, expectations and regulations.
- Ensure program, staff and patrons maintain hygiene habits/practices in accordance with CDC guidelines.
- Other tasks as directed.
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Qualifications
- A high desire to work with children in a child care setting.
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with participants, families, and co-workers.
- Ability to reason, problem solve and resolve conflicts effectively.
- Must have a good work ethic; be reliable, on time and dependable.
- Prior experience working with children required.
- Customer service experience a plus.
- Minimum age of 16 years old required.
- Must possess or obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification and CPR Certification within 90 days of hire and maintain for continued employment.
- Child Abuse Prevention and Sexual Harassment Prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.