Play and Learn - Aiken

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta; Graniteville (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

The Family YMCA of Greater Augusta is hiring a Part-time Play & Learn Lead Superstar to manage our Play & Learn area. You will lead activities, keep children engaged and safe, and coordinate with parents and staff in a high-energy, fun setting.

Ideal candidates bring experience with children, strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to organize and document daily activities. This on-site role offers hourly compensation and opportunities to contribute to special events and

Qualifications

• Experience working with children.
• Leadership skills, positivity, and patience.
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Able to lead or participate in kid-friendly fitness activities (dance, games).
• Excellent communication and proactive problem-solving attitude.
• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead Play & Learn activities in a busy, joyful environment.
• Keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun indoors.
• Plan and run age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, creative activities).
• Build strong relationships with parents, kids, and team members.
• Ensure operations are smooth, clean, and by-the-book.
• Assist with events like Parent's Night Out and birthday celebrations.
• Write daily reports and communicate important information.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organized

Detail-oriented

Child engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring: Play & Learn Lead Superstar!

Position Type: Part-time | Hourly

Are you a natural leader with a heart for children and a knack for keeping things fun, organized, and safe? We're looking for a high-energy, confident, and caring team member to run the show in our Play & Learn area! This is more than just a job-it's a chance to make a real impact on the lives of children and families.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading by example in a busy and joyful Play & Learn environment
• Keeping kids engaged, safe, and having a blast indoors.
• Planning and leading fun, age-appropriate activities (think crafts, games, and creative chaos!)
• Building strong relationships with parents, kids, and team members
• Keeping everything running smoothly, cleanly, and by-the-book
• Helping with special events like Parent's Night Out and birthday bashes
• Writing daily reports and making sure all the important info is communicated

What You Bring To The Team

• Experience working with children (and surviving to tell the tale!)
• Leadership skills, positivity, and patience
• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented
• Can lead or join 30 minutes of kid-friendly fitness fun (dance party, anyone?)
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive problem-solving attitude
• Must be 18+ with a high school diploma or equivalent

Physical Requirements

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Full range of movement-our kids don't sit still and neither will you!
• Good hearing, vision, and energy levels to keep up with the fun

Why Join Us?

At The Family Y, we don't just watch kids-we nurture them, inspire them, and keep them laughing. We're a team that supports each other and works together to create a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment for every child and family that walks through our doors. If you're passionate about play, people, and positivity-we want YOU!

Diversity & Inclusion

We welcome everyone to our team-regardless of background, beliefs, or identity. If you're kind, energetic, and ready to help kids thrive, you'll fit right in. We're a drug-free workplace and proud of it.