Child Watch Staff
About The Position
Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Child Watch Staff member supports the mission, policies, and goals of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas by providing a safe, caring environment for Child Watch participants. The role emphasizes high-quality service and welcoming, connecting, supporting, and engaging members, guests, and staff. The staff member assists with daily activities and supervises children and teens while their parents attend YMCA classes or programs. The role also includes communicating respectfully with parents, following abuse-reporting requirements, responding to emergencies, participating in fundraising efforts, attending scheduled meetings and training, and following department standards. The employee may also perform other reasonably related duties requested by the supervisor. Success is reflected in member growth, retention, and satisfaction; a positive YMCA image; strong relationships; a pleasant work environment; safe and enjoyable facilities; and high department quality standards.
Requirements
- Minimum age of 16.
- CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certification required within 60 days of hire.
- Complete and maintain required trainings, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training, upon hire and annually thereafter.
- Satisfactory criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
- Ability to communicate and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to participants.
- Ability to observe participants, enforce safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
- Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
- Physical ability to respond appropriately to emergencies and situations requiring first aid.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with children in a supervised setting.
Responsibilities
- Support the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA.
- Promote a professional work environment by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
- Help advance the YMCA’s community mission through programs focused on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
- Assist with preparing daily activities for Child Watch participants.
- Supervise children and teens while their parents attend a YMCA class or program.
- Communicate positively and respectfully with parents.
- Represent the YMCA through appropriate behavior and relationships.
- Follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements.
- Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising efforts, including Annual Support and United Way Campaigns.
- Lead in emergency situations and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
- Help ensure that members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and follow the center Emergency Operations Plan.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
- Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
- Follow department Association Standards.
- Perform other related duties requested by the Youth and Family Services Department to support an excellent member experience.
Benefits
- Excellent benefits, including 12% retirement upon meeting the requirements of the National YMCA Retirement Fund.
- YMCA Adult Membership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
