Youth Development Attendant Lead - Hendersonville

ABOUT US  

The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.       

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Youth Development Lead, you will supervise children in the YMCA Youth Development Center, assist in planning activities, and support curriculum development for paid programs. You will be responsible for providing safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children in accordance with the YMCA Mission and policies. In addition, you must be responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under your supervision. You must always maintain visual and auditory supervision while creating a fun and playful atmosphere for participants. While on duty, you will plan and supervise children's activities and perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.

Attendants must meet and follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures. They must attend staff meetings and training programs, as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Greets members and children enthusiastically; learn the names of children and parents.
• Performs check-in and check-out duties and procedures.
• Continuously exhibit honesty, caring, respect, responsibility, reliability, flexibility, maturity, and good decision-making skills.
• Displays a professional, courteous, and tactful demeanor at all times. Always strive to display a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Consistently and constantly engages with children during each shift. 
• Familiarize with program offerings within the Y and refer members to appropriate supervisors in other departments.
• Responsible for carrying out organized activities 1-2 times a week (crafts, imaginative play, exercise, etc.)
• Plays an active role in getting all new staff oriented to the Youth Development Center.
• Attends and actively participates in all required training, meetings, and program development activities.
• Assists as needed in emergency situations and as outlined in emergency procedures.
• Provides on-site leadership during shifts by answering staff questions and consistently providing support.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.