Posting - Child Watch Coordinator
About The Position
YMCA Buffalo Niagara is looking for talented individuals with a passion for the YMCA mission and cause, an understanding of YMCA programs and services, and whose everyday priorities are a reflection of the core YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. YMCA Buffalo Niagara is an equal opportunity employer committed to practicing inclusion. POSITION SUMMARY: The Child Watch Coordinator is responsible for coordinating Child Watch and Adventure Room operations, ensuring a high-quality, safe, and engaging experience for participants and their families. This role provides supervision and direction to staff.
Requirements
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Experience caring for and leading activities for children age 6 weeks to 12 years.
- Experience leading and training staff in a child care environment.
- Current certification in CPR/AED and First Aid from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI).
Responsibilities
- Implement the child watch and adventure room operating schedules.
- Manage child watch and adventure room activities, ensuring high-quality childcare.
- Maintain supplies and equipment, submitting order requests as directed.
- Responsible for providing a safe and welcoming experience for participants.
- Supervise, train, and support staff members to uphold program standards and enforce policies.
- Develop and publish staff schedules; provide coverage during absences as needed.
- Authorize TAFW and availability change request, ensuring adequate staff coverage at all times.
- Authorize timesheets to ensure accurate payroll processing. Follow procedures and meets deadlines.
- Assist with the hiring and selection process.
- Maintain staff training and certification records.
- Ensure cleanliness, organization, and proper maintenance of program areas and equipment.
- Follow and enforce department protocols for cleaning and disinfecting surfaces.
- Monitor compliance with PPE guidelines.
- Conduct ongoing safety checks to maintain a safe environment.
- Enforce safety rules and implement emergency procedures as necessary.
- Investigate, complete, and submit accident/incident reports as per policy.
- Respond to member feedback and complaints promptly, implementing solutions to improve participant experiences.
- Maintain positive relationships and effective communication with participants, parents, and staff.
- Provide support to the Manage On Duty for family programming and events.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free health insurance
- Employer paid group term life insurance at 1x salary
- Employer paid long term disability
- EAP through Child & Family Services
- Various voluntary benefit options.
- Employees are immediately eligible to enroll and contribute to the Y Retirement Fund 403B plan and will receive a 12% employer paid Y Retirement Fund contribution after eligibility requirements are met.
- There is a generous paid time off program, which includes personal time off, holidays, and sick leave.
- All employees receive a complimentary YMCA Buffalo Niagara membership and program discounts.
- Other benefits include training and leadership development opportunities, and career advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
