KIDS CENTRAL INSTRUCTOR

Madison Area YMCA•Madison, NJ

32d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Madison Area YMCA is seeking a friendly, responsible, and energetic Kids Central Instructor to help provide a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children while their parents and caregivers enjoy other areas of the facility.

Requirements

Enjoys working with children
Communicates well with families
Understands the importance of creating a safe, positive, and welcoming environment
Dependable
Attentive
Comfortable actively engaging with children throughout their shift

Responsibilities

Greet and engage with parents and caregivers during child drop-off and pick-up.
Supervise children while they use the Kids Central play structure and ensure a safe environment.
Engage and interact with children through age-appropriate activities and play.
Maintain Kids Central equipment, toys, books, and play areas in a clean, orderly, and safe manner.
Assist with leading Kids Central enrichment programs and activities.
Respond to emergencies quickly, calmly, and efficiently.
Be able to stand, walk, bend, and get down on the floor to interact with and assist children.
Be available to work assigned shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Maintain boundaries, follow mandated reporting requirements, and uphold policies and procedures to protect youth and participants.
Attend required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors, and adhere to procedures that minimize risk.