Pay Range: Starting at $12.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Position Summary:

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the YPLAY Coordinator, the YPLAY Attendant is responsible for ensuring the care, safety, and well being of all children in the group. The YPLAY Attendant will work with other site staff to foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.

Essential Functions:

• Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Ensure safe and risk free environment at all times while meeting the individual needs of the participants
• Care for children ages six weeks through six years old in YPLAY
• Implement and coordinate activities as needed (Kids Gym, creative arts, story hour, special events) that daily builds children in Spirit, Mind and Body
• Maintain proper hygiene of children relating to diaper changing and toilet training
• Build relationships and interact with members
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Passion, enthusiasm, and commitment to the mission and cause of the YMCA

An enthusiastic personality with the desire to serve members, volunteers, guests, participants and staff to create a culture of service within our Centers

Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

• Must present a professional image and possess conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate sound judgment and initiative
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality of information
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Minimum 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certifications Required:

• Before start of 1st shift: New Hire Orientation training
• Within 30 days of hire: CPR/First Aid/AED