Child Watch Lead - Mission Valley
About The Position
The Child Watch Lead oversees Child Watch operations and coordinates staff and children at the Mission Valley YMCA. The role supports a safe, positive environment for children and families, helps plan and implement the daily schedule and curriculum, and upholds YMCA policies, procedures, core values, image, and mission. The position also involves staff support and evaluation, accurate recordkeeping, housekeeping, and assistance to other departments as needed. The schedule is Sundays and Mondays from 8:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., Wednesdays from 3:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m., and Fridays from 3:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Pay is $18.25–$20.41 per hour.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience working with infants and children ages 2 months to 12 years.
- Ability to communicate and relate well with young children and adults.
- Ability to provide leadership and stability for program continuity.
- Must be fingerprinted before reporting to work; licensing, state law, and government funders require subsequent arrest notifications.
- CPR/AED and First Aid certifications covering adults, children, and infants, obtained within 30 days of hire from the American Red Cross, American Heart Association, or American Safety & Health Institute.
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency.
- Physical ability to lift children as needed and perform the active duties described.
Responsibilities
- Work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA's four core values and model those values in all position responsibilities.
- Supervise operation of the Child Watch program and coordinate staff and children.
- Ensure each child is signed in and out of the center.
- Communicate professionally and effectively with parents, staff, children, participants, members, and coworkers.
- Support program philosophies, policies, and procedures through positive discipline and redirection.
- Provide a safe environment for children.
- Maintain accurate attendance records, child waivers, emergency information, daily incident reports, and the supervisor's log.
- Assist in evaluating staff effectiveness.
- Participate in housekeeping, including cleaning bathrooms, wiping tables, sweeping, mopping or vacuuming floors, taking out trash, and locking doors.
- Follow YMCA policies and procedures and inform appropriate staff of policy or safety concerns.
- Maintain a professional demeanor to uphold the YMCA's image and mission.
- Assist in 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.
- Observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
- Lead and interact in active sports and games with children, monitor behavior, separate children when needed, and participate in curriculum activities.
- Lift children as needed, change and clean a soiled child, and interact with and direct play.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Employee perks are referenced through the YMCA of San Diego County Employee Benefits link; specific benefits are not listed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
