--- title: Strong Kids Assistant at Greater Peoria Family YMCA description: Greater Peoria Family YMCA is hiring for the Strong Kids Assistant role in Peoria, IL. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/strong-kids-assistant-at-greater-peoria-family-ymca-01a15b11-f721-7171-a981-bc79e8761a82 date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Greater Peoria Family YMCA as Strong Kids Assistant in Peoria, IL. Pays $15–$22.5 per hour. Part-time role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/a4iobc.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Greater Peoria Family YMCA | | **Location** | Peoria, IL | | **Salary** | $15/hr - $22.5/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 19, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Greater Peoria Family YMCA. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Greater Peoria Family YMCA. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $31,000 – $33,000 a year (median $32,000). ## Description ## Overview The **STRONG Kids** **Assistant** will assist in providing quality care in a safe, enjoyable, and positive environment for all children and families that utilize the YMCA STRONG Kids program. All STRONG Kids staff will be responsible for the overall success of day-to-day operations of the STRONG Kids program, as well as being responsible for the high-quality childcare, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting internal and external child and parent needs. Ensures all participants are afforded a quality experience and programs reflect the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. Hours vary Monday through Saturday, approximately 12-15 hours per week. ## Responsibilities - Provides supervisory support at the YMCA M-F 8-11am, M-Th 4-7pm, and Saturday 8am-12pm. - Maintains records as required (i.e. attendance, inventory, incident reports, etc.). - Ensure that all staff, children, and parents are respectful of YMCA property; ensure all STRONG Kids rules are followed and enforced. - Work in a team environment and encourage open communication regarding concerns/issues with children, parents or co-workers. - Maintain open communication with the School Age Director and Coordinator. - Comply with the daily cleaning procedures outlined on the cleaning list. - Attends staff meetings and trainings as scheduled. - Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. ## Qualifications - Certifications: CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter within 30 days of hire. - 16 years of age. - Previous experience working with children preferred. **WORKING CONDITIONS:**  - Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for extended periods of time. - Potential exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids. - Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight. - Must be able to lift and carry supplies weighing up to 20 pounds. - Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time. - Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking. - Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate. - Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency - Ability to interact with and demonstrate program activities to youth. ## Benefits - Free Membership - Discounted Programming - Free CPR/AED/First Aid Training - 8% Retirement for Vested Employees - Paid Leave For All - Opportunities for Training and Advancement - Work That Makes a Lasting Difference ## Posted Salary Range USD $15.00 - USD $22.50 /Hr. ## Skills - Automated External Defibrillator - Cleaning - First Aid Certification - Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (Cpr) - Incident Reporting - Supervisory Skills - Safety Procedures - Child Abuse Prevention - Mandated Reporter Training - Working with Children Check - Communication ## Related - [Education & Training jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Teaching Support & Enrichment jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [After School Program Instructor jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/education-and-training/teaching-support-and-enrichment/after-school-program-instructor?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101490 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs - [Peoria, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/peoria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1295 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101490 jobs - [Wellness and Fitness](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/wellness-and-fitness?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 17564 jobs - [Peoria, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/peoria?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1295 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)