Child Watch Lead

YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties • Sumner, WA

4d • $18 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

As a Child Watch Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. The Child Watch Lead 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).
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.

Nice To Haves

• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• One year or more of related experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with children of all ages preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related office equipment, and the ability to instruct youth classes in sports, games, and activities.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Ensure a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
• Assist and support the supervision of the Child Watch program under the directions of the Program Director.
• Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Encourage member and parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• 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.
• Provide appropriate discipline of children, as necessary, according to YMCA policy and procedures.
• Assist child with personal maintenance, as needed by the child.
• 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.
• Responsible for providing a safe, fun environment for children in our Child Watch facility.
• Assist and support the supervision of the youth programs under the directions of the program director.
• Complete periodic head counts and document on Child Chart.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Prepare Child Watch Kiosk for members to sign-up child into the program.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• 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: High school or GED