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Somerset County YMCA Kidz Korner Rep in Somerville, New Jersey
Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a local nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose and each other. At GSCY, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
To learn more about GSCY, visit our website: http://gscymca.org
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Kids Korner Coordinator, the Kidz Korner Representative (KKR) establishes relationships with members while providing a safe, pleasant and caring atmosphere for staff, children and their parents. The KKR will use the membership by design concept to build relationships with members and volunteers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Establishes long-term relationships with members; Welcomes parents and children to the room, answers and solves member questions and concerns and learn members’ names and call them by their names
Cares for and monitors children’s well being while in the Kidz Korner room
Initiates age appropriate activities
Maintains cleanliness and disinfects toys and equipment on a daily basis
Follows Kids Korner protocol including dress-code, arrival time, phone usage etc
Is responsible for complying with all Somerset Hills YMCA Policies and Procedures
Adheres and incorporates the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and educates members about the YMCA mission and goals
Attends trainings, seminars and meetings as required
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
Secures own substitute when unable to keep assigned shift
Promotes YMCA events and activities to the members
Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires some experience working with infants, toddlers & pre-scholars
Customer Service Experience is preferred, but not required
Must be at least 16 years old
Ability to provide stimulation, security and supervision to a variety of ages is essential
Some high School education or equivalent
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification, or obtain within 90 days of hire
Current Blood borne Pathogens certification
SH YMCA Child Abuse Prevention Training within 30 days of hire
SH YMCA New Staff Orientation Training within 90 days of hire
Benefits of working part-time at GSCY include:
FREE Individual Membership Access to any YMCA in the Nation.
10% Discount on most programming at Greater Somerset County YMCA.
Access to one of the leading retirement programs "Y Retirement Fund" from the first day of employment.
Opportunities for professional development, mentoring, growth, and promotion throughout the YMCA Movement.
Supportive and inclusive community for people of all backgrounds and access to Employee Resource Networks.
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
