Kids Zone Lead

About the role

This is an On-site, Part-Time Position. Variable scheduling during Kid Zone hours. Every day hundreds of children utilize our Kid Zone drop in child care centers within our membership facilities, engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants. You will be part of an amazing staff team who provide enrichment and safe supervision, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.
• Develops and implements program activities.
• Provides guidance, leadership and direction to Kids Zone Counselors as needed.
• 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.
• Safeguards toys and equipment by ensuring they are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Reports equipment problems to supervisor.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• 1 year or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• 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.).

Benefits

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off (PTO).
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs.

Pay

Hiring Range: $21.30 - $24.00/hour DOE

Schedule

Kid Zone Hours of Operation/Shift Options: Monday-Friday 3:45-8:15pm