Childwatch Group Leader

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF•Savannah, GA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Childwatch Group Leader provides care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old through programs such as Childwatch, Parents Morning Out, and Parents Night Out. The role is responsible for children’s safety and physical and emotional needs, maintaining safe and sanitary program spaces, following attendance and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and communicating relevant information to parents and incoming staff. The position also supports member satisfaction, staff training and meetings, and the YMCA’s Annual Campaign. All YMCA of Coastal Georgia positions are responsible for upholding the Judeo-Christian principles central to the organization’s mission by modeling caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The organization has zero tolerance for abuse and expects employees and volunteers to cooperate with internal and external investigations of alleged abuse or misconduct. Failure to cooperate may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. Candidates must be able to supervise groups of young children, pass a criminal background check, and obtain authorization to work with children under Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines. CPR and First Aid, Fire Safety, Mandated Reporter, and Health and Safety training are required within 90 days of employment, along with other onboarding training. A high school diploma or GED, six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination is required.

Requirements

Ability to supervise groups of young children.
Must pass a criminal background check and obtain authorization to work with children under Georgia Department of Labor and YMCA guidelines.
CPR and First Aid, Fire Safety, Mandated Reporter, and Health and Safety training required within 90 days of employment.
High school diploma or GED, six months of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and interact positively and appropriately with members and their children.
Ensure children’s safety and the quality of supplies, equipment, and materials in the child development area.
Remain attentive to children’s individual and group needs or problems.
Meet children’s physical needs, including feeding, distributing snacks and drinks, restroom assistance, first aid, and diaper changes.
Meet children’s emotional needs by soothing distressed children, comforting sick or hurt children, redirecting negative behavior, and providing positive feedback.
Prepare and maintain safe, clean, sanitized, organized, and well-maintained toys, supplies, play areas, storage areas, bathroom areas, and furniture.
Inform incoming staff of significant information about children and provide the list of children present in the group.
Accurately record children’s attendance, report pertinent information to parents, and ensure proper sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Report safety issues, attendance numbers, and general program needs.
Act as a Mandated Reporter by preventing child abuse, identifying signs and symptoms of abuse, responding appropriately, and documenting concerns.
Support YMCA member retention and satisfaction through appropriate customer service.
Attend and participate in staff meetings and maintain required YMCA training hours.
Assist with the YMCA Annual Campaign fundraising program.
Maintain a positive and cheerful attitude with staff, parents, and children.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Cooperate with internal and external investigations of alleged abuse or misconduct.