Armed Services YMCA of The U S A
Children's Waiting Room Program Attendant
Fayetteville, NC - Part Time
Job Title: Children’s Waiting Room Program Attendant Locations: Cohen Clinic Fayetteville, NC
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Status: Part Time
Reports to: Program Director
GENERAL PURPOSE:
This position supports the work of the Armed Services YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the military community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Children’s Waiting Room (CWR) position ensures the safety of children who are checked into the CWR program while their parents/legal guardian are being seen in an approved, on-site medical clinic for themselves or other immediate household family member. This program aids in fulfilling our mission of enhancing the lives of military members and their families in spirit, mind, and body through programs relevant to the unique challenges of military life.
Hours: 10-15 hours per week (Monday - Friday)
JOB DESCRIPTION
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide assistance to Program Director and Program Coordinator
Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff, parents, volunteers and participants; treat everyone with dignity and respect, and allow for individual differences
Ensure and maintain an organized, safe and clean environment.
Maintain program supplies needed to provide activities for participants
Interacts and plays with children on their level, as age appropriate
Model appropriate behavior for children
Address any parent concerns and refer unresolved issues to the Program Director
Incorporate the YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility into every aspect of your position
Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:
Must be well organized and flexible
Able to relate well to children, parents, and staff and be a positive role model
Skill in organizing and executing age-appropriate activities for children
Must have the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with the military community
Willing to fulfill responsibilities in accordance with our mission
Display emotional maturity, stability, and punctuality
Able to maintain control of participants in an effective manner.
Must have excellent written and oral communication skills
Must be customer service oriented with good interpersonal skills
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must be able to work individually and as part of a team
EDUCATION, TRAINING, EXPERIENCE:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must pass a background check
Must have a valid driver’s license
Experience working with children
Must be certified in CPR, First Aid, and Child Abuse Prevention; will provide training if hired
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
Children’s Waiting Room operates at The Cohen Clinic in Fayetteville, NC
Must be available to work variable hours Monday - Friday (Total hours: approx 10-15 hours per week). Must have transportation to childcare site.
Ability to interact professionally with the general public, ASYMCA leadership team, and co-workers
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions
Active movements required to play and interact with program participants of various age groups through a wide variety of indoor and outdoor settings
Sitting, kneeling, and stooping for short periods of time. Up/down movement from floor level is required
ALL ARMED SERVICES YMCA EMPLOYEES SHOULD REFLECT CAUSE-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
Armed Services YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ASYMCA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. ASYMCA encourages applicants of all ages.
