KidZone Team Leader

YMCA of Greater Toledo • Sylvania, OH

9d • $12 - $12

About The Position

The KidZone Team Leader provides leadership and support to the KidZone team while helping maintain a safe, organized, welcoming environment for children and families. Along with the daily responsibilities of a KidZone Attendant, the Team Leader serves as a resource for staff, a point of contact for routine parent questions, and a communication link with the Youth & Family Program Director. The role includes actively engaging children in games, crafts, and activities that support learning, creativity, social development, and positive interactions.

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and staff.
• Leadership qualities and ability to serve as a positive role model.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to address parent questions and concerns with patience, professionalism, and good judgment.
• Dependable, proactive attitude and ability to recognize and address needs independently.
• Ability to work collaboratively while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Commitment to creating a safe, clean, welcoming, and engaging environment for children and families.
• Availability for either AM or PM/weekend schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children and/or in a leadership or team-support role.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for KidZone staff by answering questions, communicating daily needs, and providing guidance and support.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, consistency, and adherence to YMCA policies, procedures, and expectations.
• Help maintain a clean, organized, safe, and welcoming KidZone environment.
• Oversee the organization and upkeep of toys, equipment, supplies, and activity areas; assist with toy rotation and monitor inventory and supply needs.
• Ensure the room is properly set up and ready for daily use, and promote consistent organization and cleanliness expectations among the team.
• Serve as the first point of contact for routine parent questions, feedback, and concerns; handle matters professionally and communicate significant concerns to the Youth & Family Program Director.
• Communicate staff questions, concerns, scheduling needs, and important updates to the Youth & Family Program Director in a timely manner.
• Identify areas for improvement, anticipate daily needs, and help maintain smooth and efficient KidZone operations.
• Engage children through games, crafts, and activities that encourage learning, creativity, social development, and positive interactions.

What This Job Offers

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