Representative, Adventure Zone Crew

YMCA of Metropolitan Denver • Arvada, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA is seeking energetic, caring, and enthusiastic team members to join our Adventure Zone Crew. In this role, you will create a safe, engaging, and welcoming space for youth while their parents focus on their wellness. You will be responsible for implementing all curriculum and program activities in the Adventure Zone, delivering world-class customer service, and building relationships to create a welcoming environment at the YMCA. The incumbent will also exhibit the core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all aspects of their work.

Requirements

• Minimum 16 years old
• Certified in First aid and CPR
• Must possess oral, auditory and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with both children and adults

Nice To Haves

• A genuine love for working with children
• Positive attitude and strong communication skills
• Ability to stay engaged, organized, and safety-focused
• Team players who embody YMCA values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
• Prior experience working with young children e.g., babysitting, church Sunday school, etc. preferred

Responsibilities

• Create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment for children
• Lead games, crafts, and age-appropriate activities
• Build positive relationships with youth and families
• Ensure safety through active supervision and adherence to YMCA policies
• Bring energy, creativity, and kindness to every shift
• Provide careful and attentive supervision for all participants in program
• Maintain appropriate staff-to-child ratios as per rules of YMCA of Metropolitan Denver
• Assist with the day-to-day operations of the Adventure Zone, meeting all YMCA policies
• Provide positive continual interaction with all children in the program
• Maintain open and positive communication with parents, members, and staff
• Facilitate program that invites exploration, promotes positive play and welcomes children
• Implement classroom curriculum, activities, experiences and routines under the guidance of the Membership Manager
• Promotes team concept through a positive approach to supervision, communication, and interactions with others; maintains ongoing communication with supervisor
• Proactively clean up and/or repair areas used by the program
• Attend and remain current on all mandatory training and staff meetings
• Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign, and general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Program discounts
• Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
• Employee Assistance Program
• Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
• Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed