Part-Time Kids Central Instructor: Safe, Engaging Play

Madison Area YMCA; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Madison Area YMCA is seeking a friendly, responsible Kids Central Instructor to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while parents use the facility.

You will greet families, supervise activities, and lead enrichment programs with a focus on safety and engagement. This role requires energy, reliability, and the ability to interact with children throughout shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Enjoy working with children and families.
• Reliable, attentive, and able to engage with kids throughout shifts.
• Able to greet and interact with parents during drop-off/pick-up.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage with parents during drop-off/pick-up.
• Supervise children using the play structure and ensure safety.
• Engage children with age-appropriate activities and play.
• Maintain equipment, toys, books, and play areas in a clean, safe condition.
• Assist with leading enrichment activities for Kids Central.
• Respond quickly and calmly to emergencies.
• Stand, walk, bend, and interact with children on the floor.
• Work assigned shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

Child interaction

Communication

Dependable

Safety awareness

Job description

The Madison Area YMCA is seeking a friendly, responsible Kids Central Instructor to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while parents use the facility.

You will greet families, supervise activities, and lead enrichment programs with a focus on safety and engagement. This role requires energy, reliability, and the ability to interact with children throughout shifts, including evenings and weekends.