Child Watch Staff

YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas•Williamsburg, VA

2d•$13 - $14

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Child Watch Staff member works in alignment with the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals to provide a safe, caring environment for Child Watch participants. The role emphasizes high-quality service and collaboration with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and colleagues. The position supports the YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility; preparing and leading activities; supervising children and teens while their parents attend YMCA classes or programs; communicating respectfully with parents; and helping maintain a safe environment. Staff follow abuse-reporting requirements, emergency procedures, department standards, and required training expectations, and participate in scheduled meetings and YMCA fundraising efforts.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and O2 certification within 60 days of hire.
Complete and maintain required training, including New Employee Orientation, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse Prevention, and Sexual Harassment training upon hire and annually thereafter.
Satisfactorily complete a criminal background check and Child Protective Services check.
Be able to plan, lead, and participate in activities.
Be able to communicate and work with assigned ages and skill levels and provide necessary instruction to participants.
Be able to observe participants, enforce appropriate safety regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management techniques.
Have the visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to assigned activities.
Have the 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.
Lead in a manner that advances community wellbeing through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs.
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 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.
Carry out other related duties assigned by the Youth and Family Services Department to support an excellent member experience.