Kids Zone Team Leader

# Kids Zone Team Leader Kernersville Family YMCA
- Kernersville, NC 27284

End Date   10/08/2026## Overview Salary Range $12.00 - $14.00 Hourly Position Type Part Time Job Shift Opening## Description This position will work Monday
- Friday from 7:45-11:15am with some Saturdays Under the direction of branch and membership experience leaders and consistent with the Christian Mission of the YMCA, a Y Kids Zone Team Leader is responsible for supervising and leading activities to engage children in play and learning, while ensuring standards of health and safety are met.

Responsibilities   The Team Leader will assist the Kids Zone Coordinator in certain tasks, Including but not limited to, the following:  Creating an activity schedule for Kids Zone  Setting up activities  Making sure the site has sufficient supplies  Onboarding and training of new employees  Coaching and counseling Kids Zone Representatives  Additional responsibilities include those of the Kids Zone Representative, including:  Lead educational, age-appropriate and Christian-valued activities for children ages 6 weeks-11 years  Maintain health, safety and cleanliness standards of Kids Zone  Provide superior customer service to members and their children  Implement assigned programming  Maintain accurate records relating to attendance  Provide care and supervision of children in Kids Zone with emphasis on overall safety and wellness  Communicate appropriately with other staff members in a positive manner  Attend staff meetings and complete all required trainings  Assist with other duties as assigned## Qualifications Minimum of 16 years of age  High school diploma or equivalent preferred  Prior experience working with children or in a related field preferred  Ability to work well with children of various ages and abilities  Excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills  Ability to handle multiple tasks  Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule  Capable of working as a team player  Ability to maintain safe environment  Obtain ASHI (CPR) certification within 30 days of employment (training is provided)  

Physical Requirements  Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time  Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight  Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds  Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time   Requires bending, pulling, crouching, leaning, kneeling, and walking, pushing, climbing, and jumping  Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in such a way as to be easily understood by children, staff and parents   Visual and auditory ability to supervise and respond to critical situations with children   Performance may be measured by:  The safety of all children in the assigned area  The feedback from participants, parents, and Y leadership  The pleasant environment and smooth operation of the Kids Zone program