The YMCA of Southwest Florida is hiring a Kids Zone Attendant to provide safe, respectful, and engaging care for children. In this role, you will supervise children’s activities and ensure their well-being during their time in our center.
What You'll Do
- Oversee children’s play and interact with them when possible.
- Participate in required staff meetings and trainings.
- Monitor bathrooms and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices.
- Provide special help and support to individual children as needed.
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in children and treat each child with respect.
- Use positive guidance techniques while interacting with children.
- Promote positive communication with parents.
- Assist in maintaining safe and healthy environments by immediately reporting health and safety risks to leadership.
- Uphold all staff safety requirements, including cleaning protocols throughout the day.
- Perform other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the Supervisor.
What We're Looking For
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Successful completion of a required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse is a condition of employment.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience working with children.
- A deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working collaboratively with colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in your work, and a commitment to self-development.
Work Mode
This is an onsite position.
The YMCA of Southwest Florida is an equal opportunity employer.
