Membership Careers

Kids Club Attendant

SCHEDULE:Shifts Vary
LOCATION:Kahului
STARTING SALARY:$15.00 and up (based on experience)
STATUS:Part Time/Non-Exempt
GENERAL FUNCTION

Provides direct supervision of a group of young children (ages 3 months – 12 years old) in a group or individual setting. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: Honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Duties/Functions
  • Supervises a group of children in a preschool setting
  • Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children
  • Provides basic needs for children
  • Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
  • Manage daily activities including lessons, play, breaks and snacks
  • Maintain a clean and tidy room
  • Collaborate with Kids Club Coordinator to implement lesson plans
  • Always provide appropriate supervision for children
  • Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games, and storytelling
  • Cleaning interactive areas throughout the day
  • Observing children and taking notes of any problematic behavior
  • Attends staff meetings and trainings
  • Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies
  • Maintains positive relations with parents and other staff. Models’ relationship-building skills in all interactions
  • Be sensitive to each child’s needs and provide guidance toward positive human development
  • Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
  • Instruct children in a variety of activities with enthusiasm
  • Be on time for work and meetings
  • Attend all general and site staff meetings and training sessions and give input. Be open to criticism, suggestions and training from other staff
  • Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS   
  • Certifications: CPR, Basic First Aid
  • Completion of the following trainings: Child Abuse Sexual Prevention, Safe Lifting, School Aged Child, Appropriate Touch, Harassment Prevention and First Aid
  • At least 18 years of age.
  • Patience and the ability to communicate with all ages and levels of students, parents and caregivers, and other Y staff and volunteers
  • Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in a variety of outdoor/indoor settings
Education/Training
  • High School Diploma / GED Equivalent
  • Able to be CPR/AED, First Aid trained (Free training provided by YMCA)
  • TB clearance required
Experience
  • Experience working with children in a childcare setting of at least one year preferred
BENEFITS
  • CPR, and First Aid certifications provided by the Y at no cost to the applicant if hired
  • Free Family Membership at the Maui YMCA
  • 50% discount on all Y Programming (On top of member discount!!)
  • Access to one of the best retirement plans available on the market today
APPLY ONLINE HERE

Questions?

For more information regarding the position, feel free to contact our Kids Club Coordinator, Amber, at [email protected].