Childwatch Childcare Assistant

YMCA Detroit•Royal Oak, MI

15d•$14

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 YOUTHWITH A JOB AT THE Y! Now Hiring at the South Oakland Family YMCA The Child Watch Childcare Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Requirements

Good communication skills.
Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

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
Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children.
Provide a safe, fun and inviting environment for participant in our child watch areas.
Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
Assist in maintaining attendance and sign in records.
Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
Assist in designing and implementing age appropriate activities for participants.
Additional duties as assigned by the Membership Experience Director.
Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
Have an understanding and follow all program and emergency procedures at the site.
Documents accidents and incidents involving program participants following the YMCA’s procedures.
Communicates all emergencies to supervisor immediately.