Child Watch Attendant

YMCA of Greater San Antonio Careers•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

The Child Watch Attendant supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role provides direction and supervision for children participating in temporary childcare while their parents or guardians use YMCA services. ChildWatch serves children ages 6 weeks to 6 years, and Kids Club serves children ages 6 to 12. The attendant leads programmed activities and supports a welcoming, nurturing, and safe environment for children, families, and staff.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Child Abuse Prevention training and certifications must be completed before the first shift.
Complete required safety and prevention trainings annually.
Obtain YMCA-approved basic life-saving skills certifications, including CPR, First Aid, and AED, within the first 60 days of hire.
Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, YMCA members, and program participants by promoting caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Must serve as a positive role model and display emotional maturity and stability.
Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
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 stand and walk for long periods, run, and participate in sports.
Ability to perform repetitive stooping and bending and regularly lift up to 20 pounds.

Nice To Haves

At least 6 months of childcare experience.
High School Diploma or GED.
Previous experience with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Greet parents and children and communicate ChildWatch/Kids Club policies and guidelines.
Change diapers as needed.
Implement a weekly program that includes themes, games, stories, crafts, circle times, and special events.
Supervise and participate with children during large- and small-group activities.
Provide age-appropriate discipline and guidance while maintaining respect for each child.
Know safety and emergency procedures, exercise sound judgment, and promptly report unsafe conditions to a supervisor.
Care for and store equipment and supplies properly and clean the environment.
Communicate effectively and maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, and children.
Serve as the primary responder for accidents and incidents.
Complete required forms, including attendance records, observation records, and incident and injury reports.
Attend staff meetings, trainings, extended program hours, parent nights, or association events when required outside the normal work schedule.
Maintain required child and member safety trainings as directed by a supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned by a supervisor.