Kids Club Staff - Cape Ann YMCA
About The Position
The Kids’ Club Staff Member works at the Cape Ann YMCA to provide a fun, safe, welcoming, positive, and nurturing space for children while their parents use the YMCA’s facilities. The role involves engaging children in age-appropriate activities that encourage creativity, play, and social growth, including games, crafts, story time, and interactive play. Staff help children feel supported and included. This is a part-time position at the Glen T MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA in Gloucester, Massachusetts, with a varied shift and an hourly salary range of $15.00–$17.00. Available schedule blocks are Tuesday, 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.; Wednesday, 8:45 a.m.–1:15 p.m.; and Sunday, 8:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. The position requires the ability to lift at least 40 pounds and respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations, both physically and mentally.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Ability to lift at least 40 pounds.
- Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations, both physically and mentally.
- Strong communication skills and a caring, compassionate approach.
- Creativity and energy to keep children engaged.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children or youth is preferred.
- Experience supervising children in childcare, play, or structured settings.
- Understanding of child development from infants through elementary age.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities.
- Provide games, crafts, story time, and interactive play that encourage creativity, play, and social growth.
- Help create a fun, safe, welcoming, positive, and nurturing environment where children feel supported and included.
- Respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected situations.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership and program discounts.
- Paid training and ongoing professional development.
- Growth opportunities across 8 YMCA locations.
- Retirement plan with a 12% employer contribution once vested; no match required.
- Sick time accrual.
- Supportive team culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
