Child Watch Assistant - Evening and Weekend Availability Required

Stephens Family YMCA•Champaign, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Watch Assistant provides a quality experience for Stephens Family YMCA members and guests by offering direct care to children aged six weeks to 10 years while parents and guardians utilize the facility. This role supports the YMCA's mission as a nonprofit organization focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, emphasizing core values of honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

16 years of age.
Able to lift 60 pounds.
Certified in Adult/Pediatric CPR and AED or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct supervision of a group of children ages six weeks to 10 years of age while parents and guardians utilize the facility.
Care for and interact with children on a developmentally appropriate level.
Encourage children’s engagement in age-appropriate activities that foster positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth and development.
Ensure safety of all children in assigned Child Watch area. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
Make sound judgements with respect to emergency situations.
Clean and disinfect Child Watch area, toys and materials.
Keep Child Watch area safe, clean and neat in appearance.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with members, guests, parents/guardians and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
Attend all required staff meetings.
Actively adhere to and promote the YMCA's abuse risk management policies, which are designed to prevent and address any potential incidents of abuse.
Remain vigilant in recognizing signs of abuse, report any concerns or suspicious behaviors immediately, and participate in required training to stay informed on best practices for safeguarding.