Position Title: Active Youth Coach (formerly Kids Zone)

Reporting To: Active Youth Programming Supervisor and/or General Manager

Our Core Values:

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  Personnel – People are our business; without our Team we would not be able to accomplish our goals.
• Development – We are committed to the growth, and development of our Team, both at work and at home, we want you to be the absolute best version of yourself.
• Competitiveness – We want to WIN! We want people driven to compete not only amongst others, but against themselves; it is having the GRIT to push yourself harder than you ever have before.
• Execution – Setting a goal and exceeding it. Having a plan to achieve our goals, and through strategic planning, being able to make an adjustment when we are faced with unexpected challenges and finding a way to come out on top.
• Our Culture – Constantly striving to be “Perpetually Triumphant,” always up for the challenge, because we are ready to take everything head on. Listening to our Coaches, trying new things, taking the feedback given and making something positive happen.

We Can….. We Will….. Be….. “Perpetually Triumphant!”

John LaRosa II Owner Operator

Job Description:

As a member of the Active Youth program, it is our job to engage, create and supervise the activities of all assigned children in the Kid's Zone area. Safety, fun and maintaining a clean and healthy place for all children in our care is the top priority.

Requirements:

• 18 years of age
• High School Diploma/GED
• Current CPR
• Babysitting experience with children ranging from 6 months through 11 years of age.

Skills:

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  Six months - 12 year old childcare experience preferred.
• Infant CPR and First Aid preferred.
• Patience and understanding that all children are unique and each grow mentally and physically at different rates.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Energetic and Friendly.
• An understanding or knowledge of state babysitting rules.
• Registered with the State Child Care registry – preferred*

Responsibilities:

• Complete all PNW required On-boarding Training, Documents, as it pertains to the Youth Active job requirements.
• Follow all Emergency Procedures established (evacuation, blood borne pathogen, hazard communication).
• Ensure safe well-being of all children in care.
• Follow all childcare legal procedures.
• Adhere to State mandatory reporter guidelines (if Team Member is part of the State Registry).
• Creativity - Create fun, and age-appropriate activities. This may include arts and crafts, physical activities, games.
• Follow approved lesson plan and curriculum.
• Provide a nurturing, and inclusive environment.
• Ability to comfort distressed children of all ages.
• Follow all cleaning and sanitization procedures of Kids Zone room, furniture, toys and supplies. Utilize Active Youth janitorial checklist and complete each shift.
• Ensure documentation is maintained – including registers, ratios, agreements.
• Follow all check in and out procedures.
• Ensure payment policies are adhered to.
• Follow all policies contained within the Employee Handbook.

Competencies:

• Diversity - Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Educates others on the value of diversity; Promotes a harassment-free environment; Builds a diverse workforce. Understands unique development qualities of children and promotes their curiosity through safe and fun learning experiences.
• Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. Ability to mediate for those who cannot communicate orally.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical effort required for daily duties include lifting children, weights, squatting, bending, reaching, spotting & prolonged standing and walking. Must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 45+ pounds.
• While performing the duties of this job, regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts the noise level in the environment is occasionally loud.