Child Watch Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York•Fayetteville, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Watch Assistant provides supervision to children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. The Child Watch Assistant assures the well-being for each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. The YMCA is described as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a purpose to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. They are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when investing in children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, their mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. They emphasize being for ALL.

Requirements

Desire and ability to work with and relate to children.
Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old preferred.
Willingness to accept supervision and guidance.
Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.
Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
Must have current CPR and First Aid

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old

Responsibilities

Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to children in the care of the Y, and remains aware of surroundings.
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Membership and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
Follows all Child Watch procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, child supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA and the state health department.
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures.
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.