Family Life Staff

Primary Summary:

The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Family Life Staff supports a variety of family-oriented programs and events, such as Kids Night Out and Middle School Madness. This position involves monitoring and engaging with children and families to ensure a safe, enjoyable, and inclusive environment. The role requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to various tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Event Support: Assist with planning, setup, execution, and breakdown of family life events and activities.
• Child Supervision: Monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of children during programs and events, including activities in the kids' gym.
• Program Facilitation: Lead and facilitate various recreational, educational, and enrichment activities for youth and families.
• Communication: Maintain open and positive communication with supervisors, parents, and participants. Provide information about YMCA programs and schedules as needed.
• Safety and Compliance: Adhere to YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures.
• Record Keeping: Accurately maintain records related to program activities and participant information.
• Team Collaboration: Attend staff meetings and participate in required training sessions. Collaborate with team members to enhance program quality and participant experience.
• Adaptability: Remain flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the program and participants.
• Other Duties: Perform other duties as assigned by the Family Life Director.

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will: 

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens

• Attend required abuse risk management training annually

• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. 

Qualifications:

Experience: Prior experience in education, recreation, physical education, teaching, or childcare is preferred.

Certifications:

• First Aid/CPR/AED certification (valid for 2 years unless otherwise noted) via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI).

• Successful completion of background and Child Abuse and Neglect screening.

• Completion of requisite risk management/safety online training modules prior to the start date and annually thereafter.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities in various indoor and outdoor settings. 

• Must be physically active, including but not limited to walking, sitting, squatting, standing, kneeling, climbing, running, lifting, pushing, and pulling.