Provides childcare services, participant support, instruction, and leadership within programs of the Youth and Family Department. Demonstrates a commitment to YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility in all aspects of job performance. Staff have responsibilities in conjunction with the programs they are supporting including but not limited to those listed: Child Watch, Birthday Parties, Family Events, Fun Days, Individual Youth/Family Programing

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Communicates effectively with participants, team members and supervisor. Interacts and supervises participants. Ensures the safety and welfare of participants and team members. Assures compliance with YMCA quality standards and safety protocols related to family and youth development programs. Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment including set-up and the closing of activities. Understands emergency procedures, location of emergency equipment and ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations. Maintains attendance records as required. Observes and discusses individual progress with participants and parents as appropriate. Maintains compliance with related training, clearances, and certifications. Attends meetings and training as required and other duties as assigned. Minimum of 3 months interacting/caring for children. Ability to teach and demonstrate a variety of skills and activities appropriate to programs. Ability to communicate effectively with participants, parents, volunteers, and team members. Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Ability to work with diverse populations