Family​/Kids Zone Assistant

• Location 4730 Colby Ave,Everett, WA, 98203,United States
• Base Pay $21.39 - $22.52 / Hour
• Employee Type Non-Exempt Part Time
• Required Degree NONE
• Manage Others No

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Description

The Kids Zone Assistant provides hands-on supervision and guidance for children ages 6 weeks–10 years in our drop-in program. Assistants ensure the safety and positive engagement of all children by staying attentive and actively involved during activities. This role includes implementing games, crafts, and enrichment activities using the established Kids Zone curriculum, as well as supporting staff in delivering high-quality experiences.

Beyond daily program responsibilities, team members contribute their energy and leadership to YMCA events such as Kids’ Night Out, birthday parties, and family programs, helping to create meaningful and memorable experiences for children and families.

• Enjoy leading and engaging with children during games, crafts, and enrichment activities.
• Are friendly, responsible, and eager to guide activities and support children in a hands-on way.
• Work well as part of a team to implement structured, developmentally appropriate activities.
• Want to make a meaningful impact in your community by supporting children, families, and youth programs.
• Are committed to actively supervising, guiding, and implementing curriculum-based experiences that ensure every child has a safe, positive, and engaging environment.

• Provide active supervision by staying engaged, alert, and involved with children at all times.
• Create a welcoming and supportive atmosphere for children and families.
• Implement games, crafts, and enrichment activities using the established Kids Zone curriculum.
• Support staff in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate experiences for children.
• Actively support YMCA family events, such as Kids Night Out, ensuring a safe and welcome experience for all.
• Communicate professionally with parents/guardians about their child’s experience and promote upcoming programs.
• Uphold YMCA policies and procedures, including safety, emergency, and child protection standards.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.

• Experience working with children in a group setting (babysitting, camps, coaching, volunteering, etc.)
• Ability to plan and implement age-appropriate, play-based activities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with children, families, and staff.
• Ability to model the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Experience planning and delivering group activities
• Fluency in a second language

Position requires flexible availability to accommodate program and family needs. Specific schedules will vary based on program hours and staffing requirements.

• Build relationships with a diverse membership base in culturally responsive ways, connect members with one another and to the YMCA
• Exhibit YMCA Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility
• Complete required training and certifications within established guidelines
• Arrive on time ready for shift, clock in/out within timekeeping system

• Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs
• Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them
• Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinion, and perceptions
• Builds rapport and relates well to others
• Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations
• Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively
• Takes initiative to…