Kids Zone Counselor

About the role

This is an On-site, Part-Time Position. Variable scheduling during Kid Zone hours. Every day hundreds of children utilize our Kids Zone drop in child care centers within our membership facilities, engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Professionally engages with parents/guardians to provide pertinent information about their child’s experience and to promote upcoming programs.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities preferred.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.).
• Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.