Child Watch Associate

YMCA of Greenville • Simpsonville, SC

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About The Position

The Child Watch Associate supports the YMCA of Greenville’s mission of strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Working directly with parents and children, the associate provides high-quality care and supervision for children in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. The role calls for compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to excellence in childcare and customer service.

The position involves caring for children from infancy through age 12, leading developmentally appropriate activities, providing specialized infant care, and following safety and child-protection procedures. The associate also serves as a welcoming representative of the YMCA, communicates with parents and guardians, contributes to a supportive team, and supports other YMCA operations as requested.

Availability is required Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The posting identifies this as a part-time position.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age; the posting notes that the original age requirement said 18 and then 16, so clarification is needed.
• At least 6 months of experience working with children and in customer service.
• Ability to engage with children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Enthusiastic and service-oriented.
• Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire.
• Availability Monday through Saturday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on care for children ranging from infants to age 12, adapting care to their developmental stages.
• Lead age-appropriate activities focused on movement, literacy, creativity, and imaginative play.
• Provide specialized infant care, including feeding and diapering.
• Ensure participant safety by following check-in/check-out procedures and supervision ratios.
• Respond appropriately to illnesses, behavioral issues, and emergencies.
• Follow child-protection and abuse-prevention policies, including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment that supports physical and emotional well-being.
• Represent the YMCA in a welcoming and professional manner.
• Provide exceptional customer service and communicate clearly and respectfully with parents and guardians.
• Serve as a point of contact for parent concerns when the Site Lead or Director is absent.
• Maintain positive coworker relationships and contribute to a supportive team environment.
• Attend required training sessions and meetings, including quarterly Child Watch team meetings and annual association-wide training.
• Support other areas of YMCA operations as requested by leadership.
• Adhere to policies and procedures concerning consumer boundaries, abuse risk management, high-risk activities, supervision, and mandated reporting.
• Complete required abuse risk management training.
• Help manage facility safety by keeping unused rooms and closets locked and monitoring high-risk locations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
• Ensure consumers are properly signed in and out and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility, as applicable to front desk duties.

Benefits

• Instant access to earned wages before payday.
• Free individual YMCA membership, with a 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
• 50% discount on programs, including childcare, sports, aquatics, and personal training.
• 12% retirement contribution once fully vested.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed