Child Watch Attendant

YMCA • North Kansas City, MO

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About The Position

The Child Watch Attendant at the YMCA provides quality care for children aged 12 weeks to 8 years in the Kids Zone at our membership center. This role is essential in creating a safe and nurturing environment for children while promoting the YMCA's mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.

Requirements

• At least 16 years of age.
• Certifications in Professional CPR/AED and First Aid (required within 30 days of employment).
• Ability, desire, and basic skills to work with children.
• Ability to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.
• Able to reflect a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Interact with children on their level of understanding.
• Provide activities, arts and crafts, and YMCA approved curriculum.
• Follow good health practices including changing diapers, washing hands, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths.
• Greet each child and family as they arrive and leave.
• Maintain records of children participating in the program.
• Notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Know and understand the child watch area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized area.

Benefits

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed