Representative, Adventure Zone Crew
About The Position
The Representative implements curriculum and program activities in the Adventure Zone under the direction of the Membership Manager. The role helps deliver customer service and build relationships that create a welcoming environment at the YMCA, while demonstrating the YMCA’s values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. This part-time position works Monday through Friday, 8 AM to noon, at the Duncan YMCA in Arvada, Colorado. The Representative helps create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where children can explore, play, and learn, and maintains positive communication with children, families, members, staff, and the supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years old.
- Must be certified in First Aid and CPR.
- Must have oral, auditory, and written communication skills appropriate for interacting with children and adults.
- Must be able to stay engaged, organized, and safety-focused.
- Must demonstrate a positive attitude and strong communication skills.
- Must be a team player who embodies YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Must meet the stated physical demands, including frequent standing, walking, sitting, handling objects or controls, reaching, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, and tasting and smelling; accurate near, distant, and peripheral vision and ability to focus are also required.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience working with young children, such as babysitting or church Sunday school.
Responsibilities
- Provide careful and attentive supervision of program participants and maintain YMCA staff-to-child ratios.
- Assist with day-to-day Adventure Zone operations in accordance with YMCA policies.
- Interact positively and continually with children in the program.
- Maintain open and positive communication with parents, members, staff, and the supervisor.
- Facilitate a program that invites exploration, promotes positive play, and welcomes children.
- Implement classroom curriculum, activities, experiences, and routines under the Membership Manager’s guidance.
- Promote teamwork through positive supervision, communication, and interactions.
- Proactively clean or repair areas used by the program.
- Attend and remain current on mandatory training and staff meetings.
- Support the YMCA annual support campaign and follow general procedures and policies, including personnel guidelines, facility access procedures, membership policies, and emergency plans.
- Lead games, crafts, and age-appropriate activities while ensuring safety through active supervision.
Benefits
- Free individual YMCA membership.
- Program discounts.
- Generous retirement contribution options, including a company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Accrue one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
- Paid time off for employees scheduled and working 20 or more hours per week.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
