Child Watch Associate
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. The role works directly with parents and children, providing high-quality care and supervision for children from infancy through age 12 in a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment. It calls for compassion, professionalism, and a commitment to childcare and customer service excellence. The position requires availability Monday through Saturday, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The associate must complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire. The job description also lists responsibilities involving abuse-risk management for maintenance employees and front desk personnel; these role-specific details are included as written in the posting.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age; the posting notes that an original age requirement of 18 was later changed to 16 and says clarification is needed.
- At least 6 months of experience working with children and in customer service.
- Ability to engage children positively and in a developmentally appropriate manner.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergencies.
- Enthusiastic and service-oriented.
- Complete New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and CPR/First Aid training within 30 days of hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide hands-on care and supervision for children from infants to age 12, adapting care to their developmental stages.
- Lead age-appropriate activities focused on movement, literacy, creativity, and imaginative play.
- Provide infant care, including feeding and diapering.
- Protect participant safety by following check-in/check-out procedures and supervision ratios.
- Respond appropriately to illness, behavioral issues, and emergencies.
- Follow child protection and abuse-prevention policies, including mandatory reporting requirements.
- Maintain a clean and organized environment that supports children's physical and emotional well-being.
- Represent the YMCA in a welcoming and professional manner and provide excellent customer service to parents and guardians.
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents and guardians; act 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 YMCA operational areas as requested by leadership.
- Follow policies governing boundaries with consumers, abuse-risk management, high-risk activities, and consumer supervision.
- For maintenance employees: keep unused rooms and closets locked and routinely monitor high-risk locations such as locker rooms and bathrooms.
- For front desk personnel: ensure consumers are properly signed in and out and that only authorized adults are allowed in the facility.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
