Kid Zone Supervisor

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care and summer camps

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Generous paid time off

Supplemental insurance benefits

Job summary

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Kid Zone Supervisor in Willow Grove, PA to create a safe, welcoming environment for children while engaging with their parents. The role promises significant opportunities for personal and professional development in a rewarding non-profit organization dedicated to community strength.

Ideal candidates will be at least 18 years old with a minimum of two years in child care-related roles. Leadership skills and a willingness to learn are also essential.

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age.
• At least 2 years of experience working in child care.
• Able to perform life-saving skills in first aid, CPR, AED.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fun, safe, and clean environment for children.
• Interact positively with parents and children.
• Monitor children and prevent misbehavior.
• Attend required meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Life-saving skills (first aid, CPR, AED)

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA is seeking a Kid Zone Supervisor to join our team. We spend our days positively impacting the community by helping children reach their potential and enact age‑appropriate goals.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership with access to all branches
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Generous paid time off plus six paid holidays throughout the year
• Supplemental insurance benefits

Qualifications

• 18+ years of age
• At least 2 years of experience working in child care (professional experience not required)
• Possess leadership skills or experience
• Able to perform life‑saving skills in first aid, CPR, AED, and emergency oxygen (training provided)

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fun, safe, and clean environment for children to play and learn
• Offer assistance to co‑workers to help others
• Ask children questions and build on that information during subsequent visits
• Greet parents with a smile, learn their names whenever possible, and ask open‑ended questions
• Consistently greet parents at pick‑up with positive feedback about their children, even when necessary to address concerns, and end the conversation with an affirmation
• Interact with co‑workers and members respectfully
• Vigilantly monitor children and their environment
• Prevent risk, bullying, and misbehavior
• Communicate with the team on duty to prioritize tasks
• Follow all opening and closing procedures independently when working overnight shifts
• Attend required organizational and departmental meetings
• Demonstrate a willingness to further understand child development concepts and behavior‑management skills through materials provided by the supervisor

What You Can Expect

• Support and training from an amazing team
• Opportunities to learn and grow at the YMCA
• Being part of a non‑profit organization that works to strengthen the community
• Great members to work with every day

Equal Opportunity Employer

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and U.S. veterans are encouraged to apply.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a Vietnam‑era or special disabled veteran or other protected classification, in accordance with applicable laws.