Child Watch Attendant
About The Position
The Child Watch Attendant supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities by providing temporary childcare for YMCA members’ infants, preschool-age children, and children up to age 12. The attendant supervises children and leads programmed activities, while communicating with parents and maintaining a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment. The role includes planning and implementing weekly activities, supervising children in group activities, responding to accidents and incidents, completing required records, and assisting with cleaning and care of equipment. The position may require work outside the normal schedule for meetings, training, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- At least 6 months of childcare experience.
- Obtain Redwoods Bloodborne Pathogens and Hazardous Communications certifications within the first week of hire.
- Obtain CPR Pro and First Aid certifications within the first 60 days of hire; O2 certification is also required when working at a location with a pool.
- Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with staff, YMCA members, and program participants.
- Ability to serve as a positive role model and display emotional maturity and stability.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate activities.
- Ability to communicate with staff, children, and parents.
- High attention and alertness; visual acuity for child supervision; and ability to respond to emergency situations.
- Ability to stoop and bend repetitively, regularly lift up to 20 pounds, stand and walk for long periods, run, and participate in sports.
Nice To Haves
- High school diploma or GED is preferred.
- Previous experience with diverse populations and ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Responsibilities
- Greet parents and children and communicate ChildWatch/KidzClub policies and guidelines.
- Change diapers as needed.
- Plan and implement a weekly program including themes, games, stories, crafts, circle times, and special events.
- Supervise and participate with children during large- and small-group activities.
- Provide age-appropriate discipline while maintaining respect for each child.
- Know and follow safety and emergency procedures, exercise sound judgment, and promptly report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
- Care for and properly store equipment and supplies.
- Communicate effectively and maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, and children.
- Serve as Primary Responder for accidents and incidents.
- Complete required forms, including attendance records, observation records, and incident and injury reports.
- Work outside the normal schedule when required for staff meetings, training, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events.
- Assist with cleaning toys and the environment as directed by a supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
