Job Description

Job Location: Hobart Family YMCA - Hobart, IN 46342
Position Type: Part TimePay starts at $17.00 per hour and up based on experience
Lead the fun. Create safe spaces. Shape young lives. Join Crossroads YMCA as KidsZone Coordinator, apply today!
About the Role
This is a hands-on, people-focused role where you’ll support KidsZone and KidsClub programs while helping create a welcoming, safe, and engaging environment for children from infancy through school age. As a Coordinator, you’ll assist with program operations, staff support, and participant experience while spending the majority of your time working directly with children and families. You’ll balance direct service, team support, and day-to-day operations, playing a key role in keeping programs running smoothly and successfully at the YMCA.
What You’ll Do
- Support daily operations of KidsZone and KidsClub programs
- Provide direct care and supervision for infants through school-age children (majority of time)
- Lead activities, engage children, and create a safe, positive environment
- Assist with program scheduling and staff coordination
- Help develop and expand programs based on community needs
- Support recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training of staff
- Provide feedback, coaching, and assist with team evaluations
- Process scheduling and payroll functions
- Ensure safety, cleanliness, and adherence to child care standards
- Respond to parent questions, concerns, and feedback in a timely manner
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff using a “Listen First” approach
- Support fundraising efforts and community engagement initiatives
- Follow all organizational policies and procedures
What We’re Looking For
- 1–2 years of experience working with children (infant through school age preferred)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working with diverse groups of children and families
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Basic computer skills, including Office 365
- Patient, energetic, and attentive
This Role Might Not Be a Fit If…
- You prefer a desk-only or administrative role
- You’re not comfortable working directly with infants, toddlers, and young children
- You prefer a predictable, quiet work environment
- You’re not comfortable working evenings, weekends, or holidays
- You don’t enjoy balancing multiple responsibilities at once
What the Job Is Really Like
- You’ll spend most of your time actively supervising, engaging, and caring for children
- You’ll move between age groups, activities, and program needs throughout the day
- You’ll balance hands-on child care with administrative responsibilities
- You’ll support staff while stepping in wherever needed
- Your day will be active, fast-paced, and centered around children and families
What You Bring
- Experience in child care, youth programs, or a related field preferred
- Ability to engage and supervise children across multiple age groups
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families
- Ability to stay organized in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness to be flexible and support a variety of program needs
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Make a direct impact on children and families every day
- Active, engaging, and child-centered work environment
- Opportunity to grow skills in leadership and early childhood/youth development
- Mission-driven organization focused on strengthening community
Our Mission
- To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all