YMCA Alexandria - Child Watch Attendant
YMCA Metro Washington•Alexandria, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. This role involves opening and closing the Child Watch room, ensuring all safety regulations are followed, and maintaining a clean and safe environment for the children. The attendant will interact with children, greet parents, and manage sign-in/sign-out procedures. Customer service is key, with an emphasis on building positive relationships with children and their families.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Current CPR and First Aid Certification
- Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
- Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
- Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude
- Must be able to work as a team member
- Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
- Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
Nice To Haves
- Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification
Responsibilities
- Opens and closes Child Watch room as required
- Is the last person to leave the room and locks door before leaving the building
- Checks first aid kit and OSHA equipment, and knows its location
- Keeps certifications current and up to date
- Takes full charge in case of accident, and follows appropriate emergency procedures
- Properly fills out accident reports when necessary
- Promptly fills out and turns in payroll sheets to supervisor
- Enforces safety regulations (i.e. keep children out of cabinets and drawers, etc.)
- Reports all unsafe and unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor
- Cleans toys and equipment daily
- Changes sheets on crib daily
- Changes diapers on children often
- Has parents sign-in and sign-out, and collects appropriate number of coupons
- Continually plays and interacts with the children while they are in your care
- Is courteous and greets the parents/guardians who come into Child Watch
- Wears name tags at all times
- Enforces no food/snacks policy
- Other duties as required
- Greets all children with a smile and by name
- Provides ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development
- Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child
- Provides a safe and clean environment for all kids
- Is knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings
- Builds lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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