Kid Zone Attendant

YMCA of Greater Erie; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Free YMCA membership

Discounted program fees

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Erie is hiring a Kid Zone Attendant at our County Location. This role offers a chance to work with children aged 6 weeks to 8 years in a safe, engaging environment while members exercise.

The position is up to 19 hours per week with shifts Monday through Friday and weekends. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement options, PTO, a free YMCA membership, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and able to provide safe, supervised care for children.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; CPR Pro and First Aid certifications preferred.
• Ability to pass a background check and a physical exam.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, secure, and positive care for children ages 6 weeks to 8 years while members work out or take classes.
• Maintain a clean, organized Kid Zone area and follow YMCA emergency procedures.
• Engage with children through activities, reading, singing, and play while ensuring safety standards.

Skills

Basic skills working with children

Love for children

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR Pro certification

First Aid certification

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Erie is looking to hire a Kid Zone Attendant for our County Location. Are you creative, energetic, and fun-loving? Do you love working with children and watching them giggle? If so, please read on!

This position pays up to $13.87/hour depending on experience.

WORK SCHEDULE

This typical schedule for this position is up to 19 hours per week. Scheduled shifts are available Monday through Friday and weekends.

BENEFITS

Some of the benefits that we offer, depending on your position and schedule, include health & dental insurance, disability and life insurance, a funded retirement plan, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), a free YMCA membership, discounted program fees including childcare, and a flexible work schedule. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you to use and expand your child development knowledge,

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A KID ZONE ATTENDANT

As a Kid Zone Attendant at one of our locations, you help our members meet their fitness goals by providing a safe, secure and positive environment for their children ages 6 weeks to 8 years old. Kid Zone is a service for YMCA family members providing drop-in care for their children with trained staff while they enjoy an onsite workout or class.

You are friendly and patient as you ensure the safety of all children. Always alert, you provide proper supervision for the children as you "see, hear, direct, and assess." Parents feel good about leaving their children in your loving and capable hands.

With enthusiasm, you help keep the kid zone area clean and in order. You are also conscientious about the YMCA emergency procedures and find ways to have fun with the children while they are in your care.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR A KID ZONE ATTENDANT

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Basic skills working with children
• Current certification in CPR Pro (CPR for health care providers and first responders) and First Aid (for the community and workplace).
• Ability to pass a background check
• Ability to pass a physical
• Love for children

Are you a people person who especially enjoys interacting with children? Do you patient and able to remain calm when stressed? Do you enjoy reading and singing with children? If so, you might just be perfect for this Kid Zone Attendant position!

ABOUT YMCA OF GREATER ERIE

We are a nonprofit organization with a focus on healthy living, social responsibility, and youth development. Our cause is to strengthen the community. We serve a diverse population of men, women, and children with an emphasis on families. Our membership is 21 million strong and spread across more than 2,600 Y associations nationwide. Here, locally, our four membership branches, outdoor recreation center, nine early and school-age education program centers, and community outreach programs serve more than 35,000.

We value our people.

Working for us means you'll enjoy a great work-life balance and be treated with respect. We offer competitive wage and benefit packages for our employees. We truly believe that the YMCA is for all people, and that shows in our staffing. Here, you will be able to put your experiences, abilities, and energy to work as you impact the lives of those around you.

A medical examination, including drug testing, may be required after an offer of employment has been made. Evidence from a physician that a potential employee can physically perform the specified job requirements may be required. Act 33 and Act 34 Clearances are required. In some cases, an FBI clearance may be required. An employee is not permitted to begin work until he/she has mailed his/her clearance requests, and signed the Employee Disclosure Statement.