What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Experience Leader | Walnut Creek Family YMCA position at YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF GREATER DES MOINES IA?
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For generations, the Y has been a place where people build skills, confidence, connections, and a sense of purpose that strengthens our community.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Kids Zone Staff play an important role in creating a welcoming and engaging environment for children and families, with a focus on building positive relationships and supporting member experience. Kids Zone Staff work to achieve this by leading and guiding the activities and participants in Kids Zone.
JOB LOCATION: Walnut Creek Family YMCA
SHIFTS AVAILABLE: Various Weekend Hours and Weekdays 8:15am - 11:45am and 4:15pm - 7:45pm
PAY RANGE: $10.50-$12.25/hour based on experience and skills
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: October 30, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Supervise, lead, and provide a safe environment for children in the Kids Zone.
- Assist in planning, organizing, delivering, and cleaning up age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities.
- Demonstrate and teach activities.
- Develop positive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and co-workers.
- Create a compassionate and nurturing environment for participants by modeling healthy relationships and open communication.
- Follow all policies and procedures, including Operating Standards.
- Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
- Learn and attend to special needs of children in our program and understand the concerns of guardians regarding their children. Report specific problems or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person.
- Monitor and maintain program site and equipment by continuously scanning the environment and surrounding areas for potential hazards. Take appropriate action to remove or avoid hazards and report to a supervisor.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person.
- Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
Salary : $11 - $12