Child Watch Attendant

YMCA • Platte City, MO

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About The Position

A Y Child Watch Attendant provides quality care to children 12 weeks to 8 years of age at the our membership center Kids Zone. YMCA employment benefits include ongoing training, free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers, flexible schedules, and opportunities for career advancement.

Requirements

• Able to reflect a positive image and attitude.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Certifications in Professional CPR/AED and First Aid (Required within 30 days of employment).
• Ability, desire, and basic skills to work with children.
• Ability to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility.
• Maintain a safe environment for children.
• Interact with children on their level of understanding.
• Provide activities, arts and crafts, and YMCA approved curriculum.
• Follow good health practices including changing diapers, washing hands, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths.
• Greet each child and family as they arrive and leave.
• Maintain records of children participating in the program.
• Notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries immediately.
• Know and understand the child watch area for safety reasons along with emergency procedures of the building.
• Responsible for injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well organized area.

Benefits

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: No Education Listed