JAM Play (Child Watch Staff)
Total Job Openings: 1
Job Immediate Start: Yes
Employment Type: Part-Time
Job Location: 1200 E Houston Street, Garrett, IN 46738
Work Hours: Flexible Schedule, Evenings
The mission of the Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is to celebrate and strengthen our vibrant community by connecting people and organizations through activities that improve the quality of life for the greater Garrett area. Within this mission we focus on strengthening families, promoting wellness, and developing partnerships. The Judy A. Morrill Recreation Center is more than being about families… We are family! We are committed to making a difference in the lives we touch. We do this inclusively… uniquely delivering hope, direction, empowerment, and support bundled in a healthy mix of wellness, education, and fun!
JAM Play combines an exciting opportunity for physical activity and exercise with a creative and lively game session for children. We are seeking an individual that is friendly, responsible, creative, kind, and that loves helping kids to learn and grow! This individual will participate in and supervise our JAM Play sessions, will be responsible for providing safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children, and must maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times. We are primarily seeking Part-Time hours from 5:30 pm - 8 pm on Mondays but will consider offering more hours as we continue to develop the program.
$8.50 - $15.00 hourly
- 401K + Employer match
- Free JAM Membership - includes free fitness and aquatics classes, access to pool, spa, and fitness center, and discounted rates on rentals and programs
- Health Insurance for Full-Time Employees
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays for employees working over 20 hours per week
- Warm, collaborative, professional, and inspiring work culture
- Competitive Wages
- Rewarding Career
- Professional Growth Opportunities
- Maintain a neat and organized JAM Play area
- Actively supervise and participate in activities
- Uphold all JAM Center policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct
- Treat all children with dignity and respect
- Communicate all suggestions, incidents, and feedback to supervisor
- Use appropriate forms of redirection
- Greet and inform parents and children
- Respect confidentiality when discussing issues concerning children
- Cleaning and maintenance of the JAM Center during downtime
- Must be a minimum of 16 years of age
- Have a positive attitude and follow directions
- Relate to children, members, and other staff in a positive manner
- Ability to plan and initiate age-appropriate games and activities
- Extraordinary interpersonal communication and the ability to interact well with the public is a must
- Currently certified in CPR, or be certified within 6 months of hire (free certification by JAM)
- First Aid/AED certification to be completed upon hire
- Abuse and Neglect Recognition training to be completed upon hire
This position requires a commitment to the JAM Center’s mission and its core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring, as well as a commitment to building developmental relationships with all members, participants, and staff.
Customer Service Statement:
Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Every JAM Center employee is expected to be: an active listener, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, ethical, and willing to go the extra mile to exceed the customer’s expectations. We demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, integrity, and responsibility as role models in the JAM Center and the community at large.