Description POSITION SUMMARY: The Kid Zone Attendant supervises and ensures the care, safety, and well being of children during their stay in the Kid Zone center. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Oversees the children’s play and interacting with the children when possible • Participates in staff meetings and trainings • Monitor bathrooms- and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices • Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor • Provides special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned. • Demonstrates a genuine interest in children and treats each child with respect. • Uses positive guidance techniques while interacting with children. • Promotes positive communication with parents. • Expected to assist in maintaining safe and healthy environments for children and staff by immediately reporting health and safety risks/concerns or potential concerns to a leadership staff member. • Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department. • Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: • Prior experience working with children preferred • Most possess a deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working in collaboration with faculty and staff colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in their work, and a commitment to self-development in order to become a model worthy of imitation by the children. • Strong interpersonal skills • Strong written and verbal communication skills • Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS: • Infant/child CPR & First Aid • Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training • Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class • Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening. • Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols • Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.