Child Watch Attendant - San Ysidro

YMCA of San Diego County•San Diego, CA

1d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for supervising children, planning and implementing programs, and assisting with overall program management in the Child Watch Department at the Border View Family YMCA. The role involves creating age-appropriate activities, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, supporting daily schedules and curriculum, and assisting other departments as needed. The attendant is expected to model the YMCA’s four core values, follow its policies and procedures, and uphold its image and mission.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Have a sincere interest in working with children.
Have a warm and friendly personality and sensitivity to the needs of a diverse population.
Have excellent customer service experience and organizational skills.
Obtain CPR/AED and First Aid certification covering adults and children/infants within 30 days of hire, from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
Complete fingerprinting before reporting to work, with subsequent arrest notifications as required by licensing, state law, and government funders.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with infants and children.

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 support their guidance and safety.
Interact with participants in a positive, consistent, and fair manner, treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Follow emergency procedures to protect the safety of 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 perform general housekeeping.
Perform other duties as assigned.