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Kids Zone Staff | Walnut Creek Family YMCA
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There's nothing like working at the Y! At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Our staff members are people who drive this cause it is because of our drive, our passion, our belief in others, and our belief in the strength of our mission that we are able to make a difference every day.
Assist in planning, organizing, delivering, and cleaning up age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities.
Demonstrate and teach activities.
Develop positive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and co-workers.
Create a compassionate and nurturing environment for participants by modeling healthy relationships and open communication.
Follow all policies and procedures, including Operating Standards.
Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
Learn and attend to special needs of children in our program and understand the concerns of guardians regarding their children. Report specific problems or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person.
Monitor and maintain program site and equipment by continuously scanning the environment and surrounding areas for potential hazards. Take appropriate action to remove or avoid hazards and report to a supervisor.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Kids Zone Staff will be responsible for nurturing children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement, belonging and relationships among youth and within families. Kids Zone Staff work to achieve this by leading and guiding the activities and participants in Kids Zone.JOB LOCATION
Walnut Creek FamilyYMCA SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Weekday and Weekend shifts are availablePAY RANGE
$10.50-$12.25/hour based on experience and skillsCLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS
September 7, 2026 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Supervise, lead, and provide a safe environment for children in the Kids Zone.Assist in planning, organizing, delivering, and cleaning up age and developmentally appropriate curriculum and program activities.
Demonstrate and teach activities.
Develop positive relationships with children, parents/caregivers, and co-workers.
Create a compassionate and nurturing environment for participants by modeling healthy relationships and open communication.
Follow all policies and procedures, including Operating Standards.
Know emergency procedures and be able to demonstrate them.
Learn and attend to special needs of children in our program and understand the concerns of guardians regarding their children. Report specific problems or needs to a supervisor or designated staff person.
Monitor and maintain program site and equipment by continuously scanning the environment and surrounding areas for potential hazards. Take appropriate action to remove or avoid hazards and report to a supervisor.
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor or designated staff person. Demonstrate and support the objectives of the Association as embodied in the mission statement and values.