Kids Club Staff - Soul Center YMCA

Join Our Kids' Club Team!

Are you looking to gain hands-on experience in childcare while making a positive impact in your community? Do you enjoy engaging with children in a fun and supportive environment? If so, we invite you to join our Kids' Club team at the YMCA!
About the Role

As a Kids' Club Staff Member, you will create a caring and safe space for our youngest participants in the Kids' Club drop-in babysitting room. Your role is to engage children in play-based and curriculum-based activities, ensuring they have a fun and enriching experience while their parents utilize the Y's facilities. You'll also foster positive relationships with members, guests, and children, greeting them by name and making them feel welcome each time they visit.
What You'll Bring

• Experience supervising children in play or structured settings.
• An understanding of child development from infancy through elementary school.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide positive redirection when needed.
• Creativity to engage children in age-appropriate activities that capture their interest.
• Empathy and compassion, ensuring all children feel supported and included.

Why Work at the Y?

We offer a supportive work environment with competitive pay and benefits, including:

✔️ Free YMCA membership and employee discounts on programs.
✔️ Paid training and professional development opportunities.
✔️ Advancement and growth potential within our seven YMCA locations.
✔️ Retirement fund with a 12% company contribution (once vested, no match required).
✔️ Sick time accrual for added flexibility.

If you're passionate about working with children and want to be part of a team that makes a difference every day, we'd love to hear from you!