The Kids Stuff Team Member helps create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children while supporting the day-to‑day operations of the Kids Stuff area. Our team is responsible for the health, safety, supervision, and overall well‑being of children in our care.
Pay: $15.00 per hour
Schedule: Part‑time; average of five 4‑hour shifts per week
Candidates must be available to work:
- Weekends between 8:30 a.m.–2:15 p.m.
- Weekdays between 3:00 p.m.–7:45 p.m.
- Holidays and other flexible shifts as needed
Responsibilities
- Provide attentive, compassionate care for members’ children and the children of guests and visitors, in accordance with Kids Stuff Operating Guidelines
- Supervise children and lead age‑appropriate activities that support social, physical, and developmental growth
- Maintain a safe, positive, and inclusive environment for every child
- Enforce Kids Stuff rules, policies, and regulations consistently and appropriately
- Complete accurate child check‑in and check‑out procedures and maintain attendance records
- Promote healthy habits and positive hygiene practices with children
- Follow all required hand‑washing, toy‑sanitizing, diaper‑changing, and cleaning procedures
- Keep childcare spaces clean, organized, sanitary, and free of clutter
- Disinfect toys, surfaces, and equipment as needed throughout each shift
- Communicate professionally with parents or guardians about their child’s activities and experience during their visit
- Identify and report equipment that needs repair or replacement
- Maintain general knowledge of Kids Stuff programs and promote them to members and guests when appropriate
- Work collaboratively with Kids Stuff team members, leaders, and other departments
- Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned by the Kids Stuff Coordinator or Youth Director
- Attend required staff meetings and trainings
- Maintain a neat, professional appearance by wearing the required Genesis uniform and name badge
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED preferred; relevant childcare, youth-programming, or customer-service experience may be considered
- Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred; team members hired without certification must complete required in‑house training
- Experience working with children in a safe, organized, and engaging setting
- Knowledge of child development and age‑appropriate activities
- Strong communication, customer‑service, and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to remain calm, professional, and attentive in busy or stressful situations
- Ability to interact courteously and effectively with children, parents, guests, and team members
- Dependable, team‑oriented, flexible, and comfortable working a part‑time schedule
- Availability to work weekends, holidays, and flexible shifts as needed
Physical Requirements
- This position requires the ability to actively engage with children throughout the shift. Team members must be able to:
- Stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, climb stairs, and move from the floor to a standing position with ease
- Remain active and on their feet for up to 95% of the shift
- Lift, lower, carry, push, and pull up to 40 pounds
- Use simple hand grasping, fine hand manipulation, reaching, and other movements required for childcare and basic administrative tasks
- Complete paperwork, use a computer or phone, and perform basic filing or recordkeeping duties
- See, hear, and speak clearly enough to communicate effectively, supervise children, and maintain a safe work environment