Kids Zone Attendant
About the job
- Prior experience working with children is preferred.
- Must possess a deep love for children, respect for parents, enjoyment of working collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues, joy and enthusiasm in the work, and a commitment to self-development to become a model worthy of imitation by children.
- Strong interpersonal skills are required.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Employment is contingent upon completing the required Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid are required.
- Annual completion of YMCA Blood Borne Pathogens training is required.
- Annual completion of the YMCA Child Sexual Abuse Prevention class is required.
- Must successfully complete DCF background screening requirements and meet association policies on background screening.
- Staff safety requirements and cleaning protocols must be followed.
- Additional training classes may be required as recommended by the supervisor.
- Oversee children’s play and interact with the children when possible.
- Participate in staff meetings and trainings.
- Monitor bathrooms and ensure children follow proper hygiene practices.
- Perform other duties relevant to the position as assigned by the supervisor.
- Provide special help and support to individual children as needed or assigned.
- Demonstrate genuine interest in children and treat each child with respect.
- Use positive guidance techniques while interacting with children.
- Promote positive communication with parents.
- Help maintain safe and healthy environments for children and staff by immediately reporting health and safety risks, concerns, or potential concerns to a leadership staff member.
- Uphold staff safety requirements, including department cleaning protocols throughout the day.
- Perform other job-related duties as necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position.
- Prior experience working with children.
About the company
YMCA of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization that supports community development in Fort Myers, Englewood, and Cape Coral through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. It funds its programs with memberships, program fees for activities like summer camps and SKY Academy academies, and donations, and operates SKY Academy schools in Venice and Englewood to promote inclusive education. The organization offers a range of services, from recreational activities to educational programs, delivered across multiple locations to meet local needs. Its goal is to help individuals and families become healthier, more connected, and more engaged in their communities.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Venice, Florida
Founded
1974
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- August 2026 news highlights $20,000 summer-camp scholarship matching from Scott Pinkerton and FourThought.
- June 2026 newsletter said rural feeding sites and eight meal sites served children.
- Florida Senate funding request on December 17, 2025 seeks $10 million for Babcock Ranch.
What critics are saying
- SKY Academy Venice reported a June 30, 2025 net deficit of $340, signaling fragility.
- Babcock Ranch depends on $10 million state money; denial stalls a $43.6 million project.
- Mission-heavy childcare and scholarship revenue creates existential dependence on donations, grants, and families paying.
What makes YMCA of Southwest Florida unique
- Seven-county Southwest Florida footprint plus SKY Academy Venice and Englewood create community moats.
- The 2024-2026 strategic plan explicitly ties sustainability, people, community, and growth to execution.
- Membership, childcare, camps, aquatics, and school operations diversify touchpoints across families and children.
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Benefits
- Wellness Program
- Employee Discounts