Child Watch Attendant - Mission Valley
About The Position
The Child Watch Attendant supervises children, plans and implements programs, and assists with overall program management in the Child Watch Department at the Mission Valley YMCA. The schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.; open availability is preferred, and weekend availability may be needed. The role includes planning age-appropriate activities, supporting the daily schedule and curriculum, ensuring children’s safety, communicating with participants, parents, members, and coworkers, and following YMCA policies and emergency procedures. General housekeeping duties are also required. Staff must uphold the YMCA’s mission and values, wear a YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours, attend meetings and trainings, and provide support to other departments as needed. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a sincere interest in working with children, and possess a warm, friendly manner and strong customer service and organizational skills. Experience with infants and children is a plus. Fingerprinting is required before starting work. Adult and Child/Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from an approved organization must be obtained within 30 days of hire. The pay range is $17.75–$20.41 per hour.
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Sincere interest in working with children.
- Warm and friendly personality, with sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.
- Excellent customer service experience and organizational skills.
- Ability to relate to children and adults professionally.
- Ability to lift children and infants.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person and by phone.
- Ability to sit and stand for extended periods.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
- Fingerprinting before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications, as required by licensing, state law, and government funders.
- Adult and Child/Infant CPR/AED and First Aid certification obtained within 30 days of hire from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with infants and children.
- Open availability.
Responsibilities
- Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA’s four core values and model those values in all aspects of the role.
- Plan and coordinate age-appropriate activities and events for participants.
- Supervise participants and ensure their guidance and safety.
- Interact with participants positively, consistently, and fairly, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
- Follow emergency procedures to protect participants and staff.
- Communicate positively and effectively with participants, parents, members, and coworkers.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and inform appropriate staff of policy or safety concerns.
- Perform general housekeeping, including cleaning bathrooms, wiping tables, sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors, taking out trash, and locking doors.
- Maintain a professional demeanor and uphold the YMCA’s image and mission.
- Assist with planning, supervising, and implementing the daily schedule and curriculum.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings.
- Provide support to other departments as needed.
- Wear a YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours.
- Lead sports, games, and curriculum activities, monitor behavior, and handle general housekeeping responsibilities.
- Perform 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
