Kids Club Coordinator - Plaistow YMCA

## Description

### **Kids Club Coordinator – Join Our Team!**

Are you a **skilled childcare provider** with strong **leadership and organizational skills**? Do you enjoy **mentoring others** while creating a **fun and safe environment** for children? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

As the **Kids Club Coordinator** at the **Plaistow YMCA**, you will oversee the **daily operations** of our drop-in childcare program, ensuring a **safe, engaging, and well-maintained** space for children ages **0-10**. You will **schedule and supervise staff, lead curriculum planning, assist in hiring and training, and support program policies**, all while **providing hands-on care** and building relationships with families.

### **Key Responsibilities:**

✔ **Supervise and support** Kids Club staff and play spaces

✔ **Develop and implement** age-appropriate activities and curriculum

✔ **Coordinate staff schedules** and assist in hiring and training new team members

✔ **Ensure a positive experience** for children and families through communication and engagement

✔ **Model and reinforce** best practices in child supervision and behavior management

### **What You Bring:**

✔ Experience in **childcare or youth programs** in a **recreational or educational setting**

✔ Leadership skills with the ability to **mentor and guide** a team

✔ Strong **communication and organizational skills**

✔ Passion for creating a **welcoming and nurturing environment** for children and families

### **Why Work for the YMCA?**

• **Free YMCA membership** and employee discounts on programs
• **Paid training and development opportunities**
• **Growth and advancement potential** across our YMCA locations
• **Retirement plan with company contributions**

Make an impact in your community while growing your career—**apply today!**

## Qualifications

✔ Must be **at least 18 years old** with **2+ years of childcare experience** (experience with varying ages preferred)

✔ Strong understanding of **child growth and development**

✔ **Flexible schedule** with availability for **days, nights, and weekends**

✔ **Part-time position**: 20–25 hours per week

*The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.*