Stay and Play - Tanglewood YMCA

Leads activities and monitors pre-kindergarten children in nursery setting.  Operates in accordance with the mission, values and policies of the Association.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Meets and greets parents and children who are utilizing the Stay and Play service.
2. Provides a safe, caring and fun environment for participants.
3. Respond to emergency situations.
4. Provides age appropriate activities for children during the hours of operation.
5. Is actively involved and engaged with the children during the time in which they are in the Stay and Play area.
6. Maintains discipline in a loving and respectful fashion.
7. Maintains the cleanliness and safety of the Stay and Play area.
8. Helps children in removing and putting on outer garments.
9. Assists children in eating, resting and toileting, as deemed appropriate by the Youth and Family Coordinator.
10. Coordinate a substitute for your scheduled shift if you cannot work and notify supervisor of the substitute.
11. Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

• Ability to step, stand, sit, push, pull, stretch, lift and squat
• Ability to lift and move up to 100 lbs.
• Ability to solve practical problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• CPR and First Aid certification - YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge offers CPR and First Aid classes and can be completed once employed by the Y.
• Experience working with children ages 12 and under

Our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 

Our cause: At the Y, strengthening the community is our cause. Every day, the Y works side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. 

Our position: The Y is a leading nonprofit organization that is committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

The YMCA of Virginia’s Blue Ridge is a Drug Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

If you value a culture of excellence, transparency, servant leadership, and accountability, please apply at ymcavbr.org.