As a HOST Staff member, you will provide direct supervision and care for children in our HOST program, ensuring a safe, nurturing, and fun environment. You’ll be the first point of contact for families and their children, creating positive relationships and promoting the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.
Essential Functions:
- Implement curriculum and activity plans in accordance with established guidelines.
- Design and execute daily lesson plans and activities that engage children in learning and play.
- Supervise and actively participate in activities with children of various age groups.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with children and parents through effective communication.
- Ensure the HOST area is clean, organized, and well-maintained.
- Keep accurate and up-to-date program records as required.
- Adapt quickly and appropriately to any unexpected situations to meet the needs of the children.
- Arrive on time for shifts, wearing the required uniform and name tag, and be prepared for all duties.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors.
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 16 years old (18 years of age preferred).
- CPR/AED & First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to relate to and communicate effectively with diverse groups of people from various backgrounds.
- Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- Ability to visually, audibly, and verbally communicate effectively with children and parents.
- Requires high levels of alertness, concentration, and initiative.
- Must have sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, and occasionally stoop or bend.
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance at all times.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Free individual YMCA membership
- Program discounts for YMCA classes and services
If you have a passion for working with kids and want to be part of a team that supports the community in a safe and healthy way, apply today to join the Saginaw YMCA!