Child Watch Coordinator

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Tacoma, WA

12h • $20 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Child Watch Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and organizing age-appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. This role assists in providing support in our Child Watch program with leadership and motivation under the supervision of the Program Director. Ensures a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Ability to use computer and typical business software and office machines.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, and file maintenance.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with [preschool-aged children] and diverse populations.
• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent (preferred).
• One to two years of related experience as a coordinator of people or activities (preferred).
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide support in planning part-time staff interviews and training.
• Assist in recruiting and supervising volunteers to assist with programming support.
• Plan and organize age-appropriate activities. Play actively with the children.
• Adapt activities to the needs of each.
• Monitor the health and socialization of children daily.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and order in the child watch area.
• Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care.
• Greet parents and help children feel welcome. Communicate regarding their child’s behavior.
• Monitor the day to day activities to maintain high quality operations to include safety, progress and fun.
• Provide support with Child Watch operations to include meetings and office coordination.
• Coordinate all parent communication and attend to all parent concerns ensuring appropriate communication and follow up through email, phone calls and in person interaction.
• Assist in monitoring the Child Watch program to ensure quality standards are being met.
• Provide support and assistance related to working with children's behaviors and interests.
• Provide support in the supervision all part time instructors and volunteers.
• Monitor monthly budget and make recommendations for adjustments to program director.
• Provide administrative assistance including but not limited to the distribution, processing, and maintenance of all paperwork, records, reports, memos, correspondence, inventory, and resupply.
• Maintain physical and/or electronic filing systems for all relevant information.
• Meet performance measurement through annual giving, major gifts, and/or endowment by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
• Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree