Blair Family YMCA Childwatch Attendant

Ymca of Greater Omaha • Blair, NE

5d • $15 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

The Childwatch Attendant supports the YMCA’s work to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The position creates positive, nurturing relationships with children ages 6 weeks to 8 years and builds cooperative relationships with their parents and caregivers. The attendant organizes and leads children’s activities, maintains safety and cleanliness, follows YMCA policies and procedures, keeps program records, and participates in program and staff activities. The role requires on-site attendance in an indoor and outdoor environment.

Requirements

• Be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to work with children ages 6 weeks to 8 years.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Complete program-specific and required abuse-prevention training before the first shift.
• Complete YMCA cause and culture training and BLS CPR/AED/First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Successfully clear a background check.
• Follow youth boundaries policies and abuse risk-management training.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual capability.

Responsibilities

• Organize, plan, and execute activities for participating children.
• Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with parents, children, and other staff, modeling relationship-building skills.
• Follow program standards for safety and cleanliness.
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those concerning medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention, and emergencies.
• Maintain required program records, including attendance.
• Support fundraising efforts and participate in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
• Report suspicious behavior and policy violations, and fulfill mandated abuse-reporting responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership.
• YMCA program and childcare discounts.
• Flexible work attire; YMCA shirts are provided.
• Rain On Demand Pay for quicker access to pay.
• Tuition discounts, training and development, and opportunities to advance.
• 100% employer-paid retirement contribution of 12% of earnings after meeting eligibility requirements; no employee match or contribution is required.
• Flexible schedule.

What This Job Offers

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