Kids Zone Counselor YMCA of South Florida 20,946 reviews - Miami, FL Part-time The YMCA of South Florida is looking for energetic individuals who have experience working with children to join the Allapattah YMCA Family Center team as a Kids Zone Counselor. The Kids Zone Counselor is responsible for ensuring that children under their care are provided a warm, safe, and nurturing environment by caring for them while their parents and / or guardians utilize the facility. Essential Functions: * Interact with children in age appropriate activities. * Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers, and preparing needed materials and supplies. * Assist with planning family center events, rentals and parties * Actively participate and supervise children in a caring and a positive manner. * Treat children with warmth, dignity, and respect. * Demonstrate, model and gear program to the needs of the individual children with concerns for their interests, disabilities and special talents. * Maintain communication with parents regarding activities, progress and achievements. * Clearly communicate to parents and supervisor any injuries, behavior problems and / or health concerns (i.e. runny nose, fever, etc.) in a timely manner. * Ensure that Kid Zone guidelines are met (Age restrictions and Log-In & Log-Out procedures). * Assist in annual campaign which includes achieving individual and team goals. * Keep Kid Zone room arranged with childrens safety in mind. Ensure that the arrangement, appearance, decor, and environment of the room are conducive to learning. * Establish relationship with parents and ensurecommunication regarding activities, progress, achievements, classroom behavior, and / or concerns. * Practice and model appropriate discipline procedures in accordance with YMCA policy. Job Requirements:

• High School graduate or equivalent preferred. * Must be at least 21 years old. * Must have a minimum of 1 year experience in childcare (i.e. babysitting, camp counselor, preschool, etc.) * Presents themselves in a positive manner and displays a warm and caring demeanor towards children and parents. * Must enjoy actively interacting with children - minimum one year experience. * Ability to lift children ranging in weight, up to 50lbs * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. * Ability to interact with individuals at all levels. * Bilingual, fluent in English and Spanish preferred. Certificates and Licenses: * First Aid, CPR and AED certification must be completed within 30 days of hire. As a condition of employment, you will be required to submit to and satisfactorily clear a thorough Level II fingerprinting background screening. The YMCA of South Florida 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 or disability. 9 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor Face to Face Mental Health Services - Miami, FL 7 days ago Easily apply ATP Counselors, Temporary Florida International University - Miami, FL 19 days ago Online Marketing Counselor Growth Concepts LLC - Miami, FL 3 days ago Easily apply Insurance Counselor - Miami Dade DaVita - Cutler Bay, FL Davita - 30+ days ago Independent Living Counselor Center for Family and Child Enrichment, Inc. - Miami Gardens, FL 30+ days ago Easily apply * Kids Zone Counselor jobs in Miami, FL * Jobs at YMCA of South Florida in Miami, FL * Kids Zone Counselor salaries in Miami, FL YMCA of South Florida YMCA of South Florida 20,946 reviews YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's 2,663 YMCAs, which serve nearly 20.2 million people each year, including... Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume