Genesee County YMCA Childwatch Lead

Glow YMCA•City of Batavia, NY

9d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct leadership for all facets of the Childwatch program. Provides a quality experience to children, families and support staff that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Requirements

At least 21 years of age to work as the Childwatch Lead.
High School diploma or GED required.
2 years' experience working with kids (0-12years)
CPR, First Aid, AED certifications required within 30 days of hire.
Employee Sexual Harassment and Child Abuse prevention training prior to start of employment.
Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
Experience in a supervisory role.

Nice To Haves

Additional educational requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain friendly, positive and professional relationships with children, parents and YMCA staff. Project a positive image of the YMCA and the Childwatch program.
Recruits, hires, trains, develops, evaluates, and schedules Childwatch staff.
Cover any open shifts in the childwatch schedule.
Assists in Designs, plans and implements Childwatch program curriculum.
Leads the staff, children, program space, and all activities and maintains constant visual contact with all assigned children.
Handles and resolves Childwatch concerns and informs supervisor of unusual situations or unresolved issues.
Leads and runs programs associated with youth & family such as Parent's Night Out, family movie nights, and other programs assigned.
Assist with annual Strong Communities Campaign and meets departmental fundraising targets.
Maintains program space and equipment in a neat and organized manner, responsible for daily and weekly cleaning of Childwatch spaces, equipment and follows all safety procedures.
Attends and participates in family specialty programming, staff meetings, and staff trainings when necessary.
To promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children.
Complete required documentation regarding staff scheduling, attendance, health and wellness, sign-in and sign-out, accident/incident reports and other items as assigned.
Follow all YMCA child care policies, regulations and procedures.
Follow all YMCA work rules and employee handbook expectations for employment.
Assist in program and YMCA membership cross promotion and special events.
Carry out tasks as assigned by the Senior Director of Youth & Family