Evenings Child Watch & Parent's Night Out Leader

Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA•Kennedale, TX

About The Position

The Child Watch & Parent's Night Out Leader supports the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA’s mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes youth potential, and provides quality experiences for children and their families in the YMCA Child Watch and Parent's Night Out programs. The leader supervises and cares for children, provides safe and enjoyable activities, and plans purposeful activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate, aligned with program goals, and consistent with YMCA values. The role follows applicable laws and YMCA policies and procedures, including safety, emergency, behavior guidance, child abuse prevention, and ADA accommodation requirements. It also includes maintaining program spaces, equipment, and records; checking and cleaning toys and equipment; building positive relationships with children, families, caregivers, and staff; communicating with caregivers about children's needs, progress, or participation; reporting incidents and potential hazards; and attending meetings and training. The position requires a minimum age of 16, a TB test before beginning duties, dependable transportation, and the ability to work Saturday evenings for Parent's Night Out. CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and specified safety and awareness trainings are required within 30 days of hire. The work environment usually has moderate to high noise levels and requires participating in program activities, lifting equipment and a small to average-size child, and standing for long periods.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Must pass a TB test before beginning duties.
Must have dependable transportation.
Must be able to work Saturday evenings for Parent's Night Out.
Must have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
Must be flexible, patient, and able to adjust to children's needs.
Must have experience working with diverse populations and the ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Must be committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
Must obtain CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and complete Child Abuse Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings within 30 days of hire.
Must be able to plan, lead, and participate in program activities, lift equipment and a small to average-size child, and, for Parent's Night Out duties, stand for long periods.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children.
Knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques.

Responsibilities

Supervise and care for children in the Child Watch and Parent's Night Out programs, ensuring their safety and enjoyment.
Plan, lead, and participate in purposeful activities that support program goals, are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate, and reflect YMCA values.
Follow applicable laws and YMCA policies and procedures, including safety and emergency procedures, behavior guidance, child abuse prevention, and ADA accommodations.
Maintain program sites, equipment, and required records; check toys and equipment for safety and cleanliness and clean them as applicable.
Build positive rapport with children and positive relationships with parents, families, caregivers, and staff.
Communicate with parents and caregivers about children's needs, progress, or involvement in the program, and connect families to the YMCA.
Report incidents and potential safety hazards using the YMCA's required procedures.
Attend staff meetings and training.
Apply YMCA policies and exemplify the core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.
Perform other duties as assigned.