What are the responsibilities and job description for the Kid Zone Attendant position at Granite YMCA?
The Granite YMCA is seeking Kid Zone Attendants to join our fun, welcoming, and mission-driven team! This is a great opportunity to gain experience in youth development while creating a safe, engaging environment for children as their parents enjoy the YMCA.
As a Kid Zone Attendant, you’ll play an important role in supporting families by providing short-term care for children in a positive, nurturing setting for up to two hours per visit. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth, this is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Why Join Us?
As a Kid Zone Attendant, you’ll play an important role in supporting families by providing short-term care for children in a positive, nurturing setting for up to two hours per visit. With flexible scheduling and opportunities for growth, this is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful impact every day.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible scheduling (weekday, evening, and weekend shifts)
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for growth and advancement within the YMCA
- Paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Provide a physically and emotionally safe environment for all children in the Kid Zone
- Create fun, developmentally appropriate activities for a variety of ages
- Build positive relationships with children; actively engage and supervise at all times
- Model and promote YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
- Ensure the safety and well-being of each child in your care
- Monitor parent/guardian sign-in and sign-out; enforce time limits for program use
- Build and maintain effective, positive relationships with parents/guardians
- Complete required tracking and attendance documentation
- Participate in a culture of open feedback and continuous improvement
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications (or willingness to obtain)
- Experience working with children in a childcare, camp, or recreational setting preferred
- Ability to engage and supervise children of varying ages in a group setting
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Patient, positive, and energetic approach to working with youth
- Free YMCA membership
- Paid training and professional development opportunities
- Opportunities for advancement within the YMCA
- Employee discounts on programs, childcare, and more
- Paid Time Off