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. 

• Provides supervisory support at the YMCA M-F 8-11am, M-Th 4-7pm, and Saturday 8am-12pm. 
• Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, inventory, incident reports, etc.). 
• Ensure that all staff, children, and parents are respectful of YMCA property; ensure all STRONG Kids rules are followed and enforced. 
• Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers. 
• Maintain open communication with the School Age Director and Coordinator. 
• Comply with the daily cleaning procedures outlined on the cleaning list. 
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. 
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. 

• Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter within 30 days of hire. 
• 16 years of age. 
• Previous experience working with children preferred. 

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. 

• 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