Job Description

Level: Entry
Job Location: Littleton YMCA - Littleton, CO 80120
Position Type: Part Time
Salary Range: $16.50 - $16.50 Hourly

Looking for your first job? Love working with kids? Want to build leadership skills, make friends, and be part of a fun team?
The YMCA is looking for energetic, responsible, and positive team members ages 15+ to join our Adventure Zone Crew!
As a Junior Child Watch Crew Member, you’ll help create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for children while gaining valuable work experience, teamwork skills, and leadership development along the way.
What You’ll Do
- Help lead games, activities, and fun experiences for kids
- Welcome families and create positive member experiences
- Support YMCA staff with program setup and cleanup
- Help keep the Adventure Zone organized, safe, and engaging
- Build friendships and teamwork skills while learning on the job
- Represent YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
What We’re Looking For
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Enjoys working with children and being part of a team
- Reliable and responsible
- Comfortable communicating with staff, members, and families
- Must be at least 15 years old
Why Work at the YMCA?
- Great first job experience
- Flexible scheduling
- Leadership and skill-building opportunities
- Supportive team environment
- Opportunity to make a difference in your community
- Fun, active workplace where every day is different
No prior experience needed — we’ll help train and support you!

POSITION SUMMARY
Under the direction and supervision of the Adventure Zone Captain and designated YMCA leadership staff, the Junior Adventure Zone Crew Member assists with program activities and helps create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children and families in the Adventure Zone.
This position supports YMCA staff in delivering quality member experiences through positive interactions, relationship building, and attentive support of program activities. The Junior Adventure Zone Crew Member demonstrates the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all interactions.
Because this position is designed for youth employees ages 15 and older, all duties are performed under the direct supervision of an adult YMCA staff member.
OUR PATH
For 150 years, the YMCA of Metro Denver has been more than a place - it is a movement that lifts spirit, mind and body for all.  Our direction is clear: Elevate Lives and Rise Together.  Grounded by our mission and strengthened by the global YMCA movement we will elevate our people, purpose, partnerships and promise.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist YMCA staff with age-appropriate activities, games, and participant engagement
- Help maintain a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all participants and families
- Support staff in maintaining appropriate participant supervision and program safety standards
- Maintain positive and respectful interactions with children, parents, members, and staff
- Assist with organization, setup, and cleanup of program areas and materials
- Follow YMCA policies, procedures, and staff directions at all times
- Attend required trainings and staff meetings as assigned
- Immediately communicate concerns, incidents, or safety issues to supervising staff
- Support the YMCA mission and demonstrate YMCA values in daily interactions
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES
- Clear Communication
- Customer Service
- Inclusion
- Safety
- Active Listening
- Team Work

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout program spaces
- Must be able to participate actively in recreational and youth activities
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
- Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus
- Noise levels may range from moderate to high during program activities
DISCLAIMER
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties and responsibilities as business needs evolve.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications required for the position.
Employment with the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is at-will and may be terminated by either the employee or the organization at any time, with or without cause or notice, in accordance with applicable law.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT
The YMCA of Metropolitan Denver is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION & RISK MANAGEMENT
- The YMCA is committed to the safety and well-being of all children and vulnerable individuals. As part of our commitment to child abuse prevention and Praesidium accreditation standards, all employees are required to comply with YMCA abuse prevention policies, including screening, training, supervision, and reporting requirements.

Qualifications & BenefitsQUALIFICATIONS
- Must be at least 15 years of age
- Ability to interact positively and appropriately with children, families, members, and staff
- Ability to follow directions and work cooperatively as part of a team
- Current First Aid and CPR certification preferred; may be required within 30 days of hire in accordance with YMCA practices
- Must possess verbal communication skills appropriate for working with children and adults
BENEFITS
- Free individual membership
- Program discounts
- Generous Retirement Contribution Options -Includes company contribution of 10% once eligibility is met
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accrue 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked
- Paid Time off for those scheduled and working 20+ per week