What are the responsibilities and job description for the Play and Learn - Aiken position at Family YMCA of Greater Augusta?
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
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.
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
- 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
- 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
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.