Child Watch Staff

YMCA of Greater Boston • Boston, MA

5d • $17 - $19

About The Position

The Child Watch Staff member represents the YMCA in a manner consistent with its mission and goals and serves as a positive role model for children and adults. The role provides care for YMCA members’ and guests’ children ages 6 weeks to 12 years while their parents participate in Healthy Living activities. Staff play with children, facilitate activities, and supervise them in a fun, safe, stimulating environment. Shifts are no longer than five hours.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in a babysitting, child care, or school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children.
• Child Abuse Prevention training, or completion within 90 days of employment.
• Respect in the Workplace training, or completion within 90 days of employment.
• CPR, First Aid, and AED.

Responsibilities

• Make children’s safety the first priority and promote their personal safety and emotional well-being, as well as that of their parents.
• Never leave children unattended.
• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere for children.
• Foster a “family club” atmosphere by interacting with members enthusiastically, courteously, and in a friendly manner.
• Model and interpret YMCA values for children, staff, and parents.
• Learn emergency procedures and become familiar with first-aid equipment.
• Keep the room free of food and small objects that could pose choking hazards.
• Inspect the room for hazards each morning and clean and vacuum it before closing each day.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership for the employee.
• Discounts on specialty programs, including personal training and swimming lessons.
• Discounted or free family membership.
• Retirement plan up to 10%, subject to eligibility requirements.
• Health, dental, and vision benefit package.
• Vacation and sick time; part-time employees receive sick time.
• Leadership development in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
• Opportunities to explore different roles and learn new skills.
• YMCA career training programs.
• Healthy work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed