Childwatch Childcare Assistant

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit•Farmington Hills, MI

15d

About The Position

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you. MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH WITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA General Function The Childwatch Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities
Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assists in maintaining attendance records
Maintains a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents
Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards
Must be knowledgeable in illnesses and child abuse symptoms and procedures
Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.