Part-Time Kids Zone Guide — Caring Play Specialist

Crossroads YMCA; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

The Crossroads YMCA in Crown Point, IN is seeking a Kids Zone Guide I to provide direct supervision and care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, engaging environment. The role emphasizes nurturing play, routine activities, and strong service to families.

The position is part-time, requires flexible evenings and weekends, and applicants must be at least 15 years old with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for working with young children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 15 years old.
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups of people from all backgrounds.
• Must have a passion for working with young children.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures children through purposeful play and builds relationships with families.
• Implements curriculum and activity plans within guidelines.
• Supervises activities for children from 6 weeks to 12 years old.
• Makes ongoing observations and evaluations of each child.
• Maintains positive communication with parents and keeps records up to date.
• Adapts quickly to unexpected circumstances to meet member needs.
• Bottle feed and diaper change of infants/toddlers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Passion for working with children

Ability to relate to diverse groups

Job description

The Crossroads YMCA in Crown Point, IN is seeking a Kids Zone Guide I to provide direct supervision and care for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years in a safe, engaging environment. The role emphasizes nurturing play, routine activities, and strong service to families.

The position is part-time, requires flexible evenings and weekends, and applicants must be at least 15 years old with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a passion for working with young children.