Kids Zone Counselor

Seattle YMCA; Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

YMCA membership

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Mental health resources

Paid time off

Job summary

Seattle YMCA is seeking a part-time, on-site Kids Zone staff member to engage children in group games, arts and STEM activities within our drop-in care program. Shift options include mornings and evenings across weekdays and Saturday sessions, supporting enrichment and safe supervision in membership facilities.

You will develop and implement activities, build positive relationships with families, and contribute to events like Parents Night Outs and Family nights.

Qualifications

• 16 years of age or older.
• Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• 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.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Child supervision

Activity planning

Communication with parents

Safety procedures

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Our Commitment to Equity

The Y actively promotes a culture free from bias and injustice. We are dedicated to removing institutional and systemic barriers that result in oppression and racism. We will be accountable to marginalized communities for creating equitable and sustainable environments where social justice is woven into every facet of our programs, and by caring for our communities in a culturally versatile and respectful manner.

Tell me about this job!

Facilitate group games, arts and STEM in a drop-in care program.

Job Summary

*This is an On-site, Part-Time Position. Variable scheduling during Kid Zone hours.

Every day hundreds of children utilize our Kids 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. You will be able to develop and implement program activities while also building positive relationships by providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants, and guests. You will also support other programming such as Parents Night Outs, Birthday Parties and Family nights and events.

YMCA Kids Zone Hours of Operation/Shift Options

Monday– Friday: 8:30 am–11:30 am

Monday– Thursday: 4:30–7:30 pm

Saturday: 8:30 am–11:45 am

Whatyou'llget from working at the Y

• Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Retirement with generous employer contributions
• Free access to mental health resources
• Rapidlyaccruingpaid time off (PTO)
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp and outdoor leadership programs
  25% for part-time staff, 50% for full-time staff

*Some benefits only available to full-time staff

Compensation: $21.30/hour

Responsibilities

What you'll be doing

• Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.
• Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.
• 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.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.
• Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Code of Conduct for Applicants

All employees and volunteers are responsible for adhering to abuse prevention policies, maintaining appropriate boundaries, completing required training, reporting suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and complying with mandated reporting requirements.

Responsible for ensuring staff are properly screened, trained, supervised and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Qualifications

What we're looking for in an applicant

• 16 years of age or older.
• Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience, which provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.
• Experience planning and implementing group activities preferred

Preferred Education/Experience

• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical activity, sexual orientation, etc.). Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y if you

• Thrive on working in a collaborative environment.
• Are very adaptable.
• Have high ownership and strong work ethic.
• Are a great problem solver who can think on your feet.
• Truly enjoy being of service to people.
• Like being part of a team that cares about one another as people and enjoy working together.
• Want to know that the work you do contributes to building a better, stronger community for all.

Our Mission

Building a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind, and body.

YMCA of Greater Seattle's Core Values

• Respect
• Responsibility
• Honesty
• Caring
• Passion for Excellence

YGS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse and equitable work environment. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by local, state or federal law.

All job offers are contingent on the results of a background check. We participate in the Federal E-Verify system.