Kids Zone Coordinator presso Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and supervision of the Youth Program Director, the coordinator will be responsible for planning, developing and implementing all program activities in the Kids Zone program. The coordinator guides the development of children, ensuring a safe, enriching and healthy environment. All employees must reflect the Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when carrying out their job functions.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Administers the day-to-day operations of the Kids Zone  and Y-on-the- Flay programs, meeting all applicable state regulations and Mississippi Gulf Coast YMCA policies.
2. Provides careful, attentive supervision and is alert at all times
3. Manages the program resources responsibly
4. Facilitates a program environment that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children
5. Hire, train, evaluate, supervise, and dismiss Kids Zone staff in conjunction with the Youth Program Director.
6. Establishes and maintains Kids Zone schedule.
7. Practices basic safety and health policies; guides children in eating habits, clean-up routines, bathroom habits and general development.
8. Completes required documentation (i.e. accident reports, new hire packets, volunteer and donation reports, etc).
9. Maintains attendance sign in/out records.
10. Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing.  
11. Upholds the association’s child protection policies, and child abuse and neglect guidelines, and proper reporting procedures.
12. Maintains a positive attitude toward children and their families.
13. Maintains confidentiality and treats all families with dignity and respect.
14. All other duties as assigned by supervisor.
15. Coordinates with Youth Program Director on Y-on-the-Fly events; including driving the van and directing the events activities.

Requirements

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• A high school diploma or general educational development certificate preferred
• 1-3 years of working with children
• At least one year of supervisory experience preferred
• Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
• Must have or obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid
• Must have or obtain mandated reporter training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A caregiver must be in good physical and mental health and have a genuine interest in children and their development.
• The following are physical demands that are essential to this position: Climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, digital dexterity, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motion, stooping, crawling, walking, lifting, talking and hearing.
• Considered a light work position requiring exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally.