Childwatch Childcare Assistant

YMCA Detroit•Farmington Hills, MI

23h

About The Position

The Child Watch Childcare Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children.
Maintain a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents.
Provide a safe, fun and inviting environment for participant in our child watch areas.
Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
Assist in maintaining attendance and sign in records.
Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
Assist in designing and implementing age appropriate activities for participants.
Additional duties as assigned by the Membership Experience Director.
Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
Have an understanding and follow all program and emergency procedures at the site.
Documents accidents and incidents involving program participants following the YMCA’s procedures.
Communicates all emergencies to supervisor immediately.
Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards.