Child Watch Staff

YMCA Virginia Peninsulas • Newport News, VA

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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 alignment with 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 staff.

The position supports children and teens while their parents attend YMCA classes or programs, assists with daily activities, communicates respectfully with parents, and promotes participant safety. Staff members follow abuse-reporting requirements and emergency plans, attend scheduled meetings and training, and contribute to fundraising and a positive YMCA environment. The job description also notes that other reasonably related duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA.
• Model the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility to promote a professional work environment and character development.
• Lead in a manner that advances the YMCA’s community mission 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 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 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 staff meetings and training as scheduled.
• Wear the staff uniform and name tag, or professional attire when appropriate.
• Follow department Association Standards.
• Carry out other related duties requested by the Youth and Family Services Department to support an excellent member experience.
• Perform other reasonably related business duties if requested by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed