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YMCA of Greater Seattle Kid Zone Counselor in Sammamish, Washington


Job Summary

Every day hundreds of children utilize our Kid Zone drop in child care centers within our membership facilities, engaging in activities and building new relationships with our staff and other participants. You will be part of an amazing staff team who provide enrichment and safe supervision, teach teamwork and social skills, and support children as they grow and learn. You will be able to develop and implement program activities while also building positive relationships by providing prompt and courteous service to members, participants, and guests.

Shifts and Scheduling Information-

We schedule 4-hour shifts during the weekday and 4-5 hour shifts on Saturday and Sundays. We are looking for staff who can be available for 3 or 4 shifts per week .

Shifts for drop-in child care and events are within the following time frames:

Monday-Sunday 8am-2:30pm & Monday-Friday 4-8:30pm.

Special events are Friday and Saturday nights, and weekend afternoons.


  1. Supervises a group of children to ensure their health, safety and to provide a positive experience for each child.

  2. Implements program activities. May be asked to assist in planning activities.



  5. Ensures that toys and equipment are clean, safe, set up and stored properly.

  6. Attends staff meetings and training programs as required.

  7. Other duties as assigned

Who are you?

If you're the right candidate for the job, you are excited to spend your time impacting the lives of children. You thrive on the energy of groups of children and are ready to jump in and lead activities. You are always stepping up to offer support at the first sign it's needed. You are comfortable with individual and groups of children, can talk to and partner with parents and other adults, and have an interest in and aptitude for learning new ways to work with kids. You have an eye for quality programing and can build a sense of belonging with the groups you work with.


You are at least 16 years of age and have:

  1. Six months or more previous experience working with children; camps, child care, tutoring, nanny, coaching.

  2. Ability to model and demonstrate Y values; caring, respect, responsibility and honesty.

  3. Experience planning and implementing group activities preferred.

You'll be a great fit for the Seattle Y and Family Programs Team if you:

  • Thrive in a youth centered environment where all children feel that they belong

  • Are adaptable & flexible, and like that every day is a little different

  • Are excited to see youth grow and thrive

  • Truly enjoy being of service to others






caregiver child-care, worker day-care provider, governess, mother's helper,

ID 2019-8317

Type Regular Part-Time

# of Openings 25

Location Sammamish Community YMCA

Category Youth and Family Programs

Address 831 228th NE