Child Watch Attendant

The Decatur Family YMCA•Decatur, IL

1d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director of School age & Camp Programs, the Child Watch Attendant will assist in day-to-day operations of child watch and ensure the safety and well-being of all children present in the nursery/child watch area. The Child Watch staff understands character development to be the guiding principle of the YMCA and personally exhibits a commitment to that goal in all YMCA operations.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Ability to learn quickly.
Ability to work with integrity, discretion, and a professional approach.
Ability to complete all required trainings within 60 days of employment, which may include CPR, first aid, Living Our Cause, DCFS Mandated Report, and others as assigned
Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
Be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
May require physical effort while reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, standing, walking, balancing, bending, leaning, kneeling, walking, and climbing.
Carrying supplies to and from work locations, normally lifting less than 25lbs.

Nice To Haves

Two years of previous childcare experience or equivalent education preferred.
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).

Responsibilities

At all times, ensure the safety of the youth within assigned areas/programs.
Provide a high level of customer service while dealing with YMCA members, guests, and staff.
Follows policies and procedures.
Maintain open communication with all parents.
Set up and clean up areas after all program/service use.
Complete daily toy, equipment or cleaning as scheduled.
Attend trainings as assigned.
Maintains good communication with Director of School Age & Camp Programs to ensure problems concerns and successes are conveyed in a timely manner.
Maintain attendance records.
Build relationships with members.
Complete Incident Report documentation as needed.
Other duties may be assigned per the needs of the program.