Child Watch Staff
About The Position
The Child Watch Staff member works under the supervision of a designated supervisor and in accordance with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals. The role is responsible for providing a safe, caring environment for Child Watch participants and delivering high-quality service to members and guests. Staff work with colleagues to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and other staff. The position supports children and teens while their parents attend YMCA classes or programs, assists with daily activities, communicates respectfully with parents, and helps maintain a safe environment. Staff follow abuse-reporting requirements and emergency procedures, participate in required trainings and meetings, and contribute to YMCA programs and fundraising efforts.
Requirements
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certification 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.
- Successfully complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
- Ability to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
- Ability to communicate and work with assigned age groups and skill levels and provide necessary instruction.
- 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 is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Support the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
- 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 during emergencies and report accidents or incidents according to the Emergency Communication Action Plan.
- Help ensure members, guests, and program participants are in a safe environment and follow the center Emergency Operations Plan.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings.
- Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
- Follow department Association Standards.
- Perform other related duties as needed 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
