Child Watch Staff

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A•Harker Heights, TX

3d•$9 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

Child Watch Staff must uphold the responsibility for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children enrolled in the ASYMCA Child Watch Program. All child watch staff will conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, setting a good example for children, parents and co-workers by reflecting the ASYMCA core values of caring, honesty and respect of others, as well as being responsible for high-quality childcare which includes, but not limited to, meeting the internal and external child & parents needs.

Requirements

Must be sixteen (18) years of age or older
First Aid/CPR Certification
State police Criminal Record Checks
Complete required ASYMCA safety training
Must be able to sit, stand and walk frequently and able to lift up to 50lbs.
Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms regularly.
Possess the ability to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, crawl as needed to care for young children.
Will frequently need to be able to see, smell and hear.
5% Travel Time is expected. Must be able to travel from one ASYMCA facility to another to pick up supplies and visit personnel as needed.
Six months or more previous experience with children preferred; have a positive attitude and follow directions.
Ability to plan and initiate age appropriate games and activities; adjust from sitting to standing with ease; ability to stand for long periods of time.
Relate to children, members and other staff in a positive manner.

Nice To Haves

Six months or more previous experience with children preferred
First Aid Certification (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)
Experience with Children: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Adhere to stated ASYMCA policies and procedures to include subsequent training and meeting notes; ensure program standards and safety procedures are met.
Acknowledge the parents and children by greeting them by name.
Maintain open communication with /Child Watch & Zone Assistant and Child Watch Director.
Initiate and maintain a positive relationship with the children and their parents; keep the children comfortable and be responsive to the parents input and concerns.
Be available to substitute when needed; help create new and exciting programs to include special events for the children.
Maintain a sanitized environment with proper cleaning of toys plus all surfaces; any other duties assigned.
Ensure that all staff and children are respectful of ASYMCA property; ensure all CW rules are followed and enforced.
Maintain accurate documentation of attendance and emergency information on each child.
Maintain a professional appearance and manners reflective of ASYMCA standards.
Comply with the check and balances system to ensure that clean-up is done every day.
Maintain all supplies, equipment and materials inform the watch director when new/additional supplies are needed.