Kids Court Attendant

Company: YMCA of Reading & Berks County
Location: Reading
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Job DescriptionPOSITION SUMMARY:The Kids Court center attendant provides a quality member-service childcare program that reflects a positive image for the YMCA and its services to the community. The attendant will provide positive growth and nurturing of children in the program by meeting individual needs. This individual must be able to thrive in an environment with the unique challenges of a non-profit community service organization; works with general supervision. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for the safety of the children in the child watch center at all times.
• Provide an appropriate role model to children at all times.
• Listen to the needs and concerns of co-workers and provide support to their goals in the work environment.
• Attend all staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Responsible for the appearance of the room and maintaining the quality of supplies, equipment and materials as well as reporting and supply needs and/or equipment damage.
• Responsible for knowing and implementing health emergency procedures and evacuation plans.
• Respond to questions and concerns from parents and refers them to the director as needed.
• Enforce Child Watch rules to parents, staff and members.
• Must be able to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with other staff members, leaders, volunteers, members, participants, parents, and the general public.
• Know the work schedule and reports to work on time or finds an approved substitute.
• Implement a developmentally activity based on the age of children in the program.
• Implement character development which includes values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Use appropriate positive guidance when interacting and re-directing children.
• Attend quarterly staff meetings and in-service training programs.
• Know, educate and enforce Child Care Center rules and policies to members and parents.
• Know the names of parents, children and make yourself known and available to them.
• May be responsible for communicating facility needs and concerns to the director immediately.
• Follow the YMCA guidelines.
• Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Education Required - Must have current CPR or obtain within first 60 days of employment
  • Preferred - High School diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience
  • Experience Preferred - Experience with working with children PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Physical Demands(Without Accommodations)NeverOccasionally(Up to 33%)Frequently(34% - 66%)Continuously(67% - 100%)SittingxWalkingxStandingxBending NeckxTwisting NeckxBending Waist (forward or sideways)xTwisting WaistxSquatting (crouch or sit on one's heels)xClimbingxKneelingxCrawlingxRepetitive Hand Movement xReach Above Shoulder HeightxReach Below Shoulder HeightxMove Items Weighing up to 10 lbs.xMove Items Weighing 11-25 lbs.xMove Items Weighing 26-50 lbsxMove Items Weighing 51-75 lbs.xMove Items Weighing 76-100 lbs.xMove Items Weighing over 100 lbs.x
    
    This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Keywords: YMCA of Reading & Berks County, Reading , Kids Court Attendant, Other , Reading, Pennsylvania