CHILD WATCH ATTENDANT
About The Position
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the childwatch area. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Nurtures children through purposeful play dedicated to making youth feel welcome and cared for while their parents/guardians are using other areas of the facility. Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follow all procedures and standards. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents and volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records. Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff training. Performed other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- At least 16 years of age.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
- Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred, but not required.
- Previous experience with diverse populations.
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Provides direction for the children in the childwatch area.
- Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
- Nurtures children through purposeful play dedicated to making youth feel welcome and cared for while their parents/guardians are using other areas of the facility.
- Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate.
- Follow all procedures and standards.
- Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents.
- Engages parents and volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
- Maintains program site and equipment.
- Maintains required program records.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff training.
- Performed other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
