Gym Monitor - Parkville

About the role

Overwhelmingly, people who decide they want to be a part of the Y in Central Maryland tell us they do so because it reflects their values and a conscious decision, they’ve made about how they choose to live their lives. The happiest and most fulfilled Y associates are those who are motivated to help others and who want to be a part of something larger than themselves. If this speaks to your heart, then we invite you to join our team. Be a part of a charitable, mission-driven organization that works for individual and community well-being for all, for a better us.

Responsibilities

As a Gym Monitor at the Y, you help create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and families using the play structure and program spaces. You will actively supervise participants to ensure their safety, enforce Y policies, and respond quickly to any concerns or emergencies. Through your presence and attention to detail, you help ensure every child and family has a positive, inclusive, and enjoyable experience. In this role, you directly support the Y’s mission by promoting youth safety, healthy development, and community connection in a fun and active environment.

Requirements

• Ability to stay alert, attentive, and actively supervise children in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact respectfully with children, families, and staff
• Sound judgment and the ability to enforce rules consistently and calmly
• An interest in creating safe, positive, and inclusive spaces for youth and families
• The ability to respond quickly and appropriately to safety concerns or emergencies
• Comfort working with diverse populations in a customer-facing environment
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Agreement to abide by The Code of Conduct with Youth, which includes treating youth with respect and fairness, avoiding inappropriate physical or verbal interactions, adhering to established standards of affection, prohibiting any form of abuse, bullying, or harassment, mandating reporting of suspected mistreatment, completing child abuse prevention training, and complying with legal reporting requirements

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Competitive pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Dependent care FSA
• Generous employer contribution to the Y retirement fund
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Access to training and development programs aligned with the Y’s mission to empower individuals and strengthen communities