Kids Zone Counselor

YMCA Of Greater Seattle • Snoqualmie, WA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kids Zone Counselor works in an on-site, part-time drop-in child care program at YMCA of Greater Seattle membership facilities. The counselor supervises children, provides enrichment and safe care, supports teamwork and social skills, and builds positive relationships with children, parents and guardians, members, participants, and guests. The role includes developing and implementing program activities and supporting Parents Night Outs, birthday parties, family nights, and other events. Scheduling is variable during Kids Zone hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.; Monday–Thursday, 4:30–7:30 p.m.; and Saturday, 8:30 a.m.–11:45 a.m. Compensation is $21.30 per hour.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Six months or more of previous experience working with children, such as in camps, child care, tutoring, nannying, or coaching.
• Other applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively will be considered.
• Ability to model and demonstrate Y values: caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Ability to adhere to abuse prevention policies and required training and reporting procedures.
• Ability to perform the physical functions described, including occasional lifting of office products and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Nice To Haves

• Experience planning and implementing group activities.
• Knowledge of and previous experience with diverse populations, including differences in language, culture, race, physical activity, and sexual orientation.
• Ability to speak a language in addition to English.
• Collaborative approach, adaptability, strong ownership and work ethic, problem-solving ability, and enjoyment of service and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a group of children to ensure their health and safety and provide a positive experience for each child.
• Implement program activities and assist with planning activities when asked.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Engage professionally with parents and guardians to share pertinent information about their child’s experience and promote upcoming programs.
• Ensure toys and equipment are clean, safe, properly set up, and stored correctly.
• Attend required staff meetings and training programs.
• Support programming such as Parents Night Outs, birthday parties, family nights, and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to abuse prevention policies, maintain appropriate boundaries, complete required training, report suspicious or inappropriate behavior, and comply with mandated reporting requirements.
• Help ensure staff are properly screened, trained, supervised, and held accountable to the organization’s abuse risk management standards.

Benefits

• YMCA of Greater Seattle membership.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; some benefits are available only to full-time staff.
• Retirement plan with generous employer contributions.
• Free access to mental health resources.
• Rapidly accruing paid time off.
• Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare, day camp, overnight camp, and outdoor leadership programs: 25% for part-time staff and 50% for full-time staff.

What This Job Offers

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