Kid Zone Team Member

Philaymca; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on child care

Career planning support

Job summary

Philaymca in Philadelphia is seeking a Kid Zone Team Member who loves connecting with children. This role involves maintaining a safe and fun environment for kids, engaging with them, and fostering a positive community impact at the YMCA.

Applicants should be 15+, possess child care experience, and be willing to undertake life-saving training if needed. Join an inspiring team and enjoy perks like a free YMCA membership and child care discounts!

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, professional experience not required.
• Willingness to embody the YMCA mission.
• Ability to handle emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a fun, safe, and clean environment for children.
• Engage with children to enhance their experience.
• Monitor children and environment for safety.
• Prevent bullying and misbehavior.

Skills

Child care experience

First Aid/CPR/AED skills

Communication with children

Job description

Columbia North YMCA, 1400 N Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Do you love connecting with children and our members?

We are looking for a Kid Zone Team Member to join our team at the Y! We spend our days positively impacting the community around us. We help children reach their potential, enact age appropriate goals, and we change lives in our Y community.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y- it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Kid Zone Team Member:

• Age 15+
• Have experience and comfort working in child care - does not have to be professional
• Have a willingness and desire to live out the mission of the Y
• Are able to perform life saving skills in First Aid/CPR/AED/Emergency Oxygen (training provided)

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Kid Zone Team Member:

• Maintaining a fun, safe, and clean environment for children to play and learn
• Engaging with children to maximize their experience
• Vigilantly monitor the children and their environment
• Prevention of risk, bullying, and misbehavior

What you can expect:

• Support from an amazing team which includes training you on expectations
• Opportunities to learn & grow at the YMCA
• Being a part of a non-profit organization that works to make the community stronger
• Great members to work with every day!

After reading this, if you’re thinking this is me- we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.

The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. The Y 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 and in accordance with applicable laws.