Child Watch Staff

YMCA Virginia Peninsulas•Hudgins, VA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the designated supervisor, the Child Watch Staff member provides a safe, caring environment for Child Watch participants in support of the YMCA of the Virginia Peninsulas’ mission, policies, and goals. The role emphasizes high-quality service and works with staff to welcome, connect, support, and engage members, guests, and colleagues. The position helps prepare activities and supervises children and teens while their parents attend a YMCA class or program. It also contributes to a professional, respectful environment, supports YMCA programs and fundraising, follows child-abuse reporting and emergency procedures, and attends required meetings and training.

Requirements

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.
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 appropriate 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 YMCA’s mission, vision, and goals.
Promote a professional work environment by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
Lead in ways that advance the YMCA’s cause of strengthening community foundations through 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 with parents in a positive and respectful manner.
Represent the YMCA through appropriate behavior and relationships.
Follow mandated abuse-reporting requirements.
Promote and participate in YMCA fundraising, 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 staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
Follow department Association Standards.
Carry out other related duties as needed by the Youth and Family Services Department to ensure an excellent member experience.