Play & Learn LEAD - Aiken

Family YMCA of Greater Augusta; Gregg Park (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The Family Y in Gregg Park, SC is hiring a Play & Learn Lead Superstar for a part-time, hourly role. You will guide activities, keep children safe and engaged, and collaborate with families and staff to maintain a joyful atmosphere.

You’ll plan age-appropriate activities and help with events, while documenting daily updates to keep everyone informed. If you love play and people, apply now.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children
• Leadership and positive attitude
• Organized and dependable
• 18+ with high school diploma or equivalent

Responsibilities

• Lead and run the Play & Learn area in a busy environment
• Keep kids engaged, safe, and having fun indoors
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities (crafts, games, creative activities)
• Build strong relationships with parents, kids, and team members
• Ensure operations run smoothly and by the book
• Support special events like Parent's Night Out, birthday parties, Kids Jam, Fun Runs
• Write daily reports and communicate important information

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Patience

Problem-solving

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, Kids Jam and Fun Runs.
• 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.