JOB DETAILS
Kids Zone Attendant
CompanyYMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
LocationSarasota
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 5, 2026
About The Company
YMCA of Southwest Florida is a leading non-profit organization committed to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Serving Bradenton to Bonita Springs, YMCA of Southwest Florida has over 1000 employees serving communities along the beautiful Gulf Coast of Florida. We’re an inclusive, nonprofit organization of men, women and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility.
We work hard to make a difference and are looking for passionate leaders to join us as we continue to grow and serve in our communities where we are needed most.
About the Role
Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Kid Zone Attendant supervises and ensures the care, safety, and well being of children during their stay in the Kid Zone center.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Oversees the children’s play and interacting with the children when possible
- Participates in staff meetings and trainings
- Monitor bathrooms- and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices
- Responsible for any other duties relevant to position as assigned by the Supervisor
- Provides special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned.
- Demonstrates a genuine interest in children and treats each child with respect.
- Uses positive guidance techniques while interacting with children.
- Promotes positive communication with parents.
- Expected to assist in maintaining safe and healthy environments for children and staff by immediately reporting health and safety risks/concerns or potential concerns to a leadership staff member.
- Responsible for upholding all staff safety requirements including cleaning protocols throughout the day, as required by my department.
- Other job-related duties as assigned may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of this position.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Prior experience working with children preferred
- Most possess a deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working in collaboration with faculty and staff colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in their work, and a commitment to self-development in order to become a model worthy of imitation by the children.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Employment is contingent upon completing required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
- Infant/child CPR & First Aid
- Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training
- Annual completion of YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class
- Successfully complete DCF background screening requirements as well as meet the association policies on background screening.
- Staff Safety Requirements/Cleaning Protocols
- Additional training classes as recommended by supervisor.
Key Skills
Child SupervisionSafety AssuranceInterpersonal SkillsVerbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationPositive GuidanceParent CommunicationHygiene MonitoringFirst AidCPR
Categories
Social ServicesEducationSecurity & SafetySports & Recreation
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Kid Zone Attendant is responsible for supervising children in the Kid Zone center, ensuring their care, safety, and well-being while interacting with them and participating in staff meetings. Essential duties include monitoring play, ensuring hygiene practices, and assisting individual children as needed.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
161
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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