Childwatch - SFP - Spanish Speaking

YOUNG MENS CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION • Columbia, SC

5d • $10 - $12

About The Position

The SFP Childwatch Staff member provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents use YMCA facilities and services. The Strengthening Families Program supports and empowers families through interactive workshops focused on communication, parenting skills, and family bonding. This position requires fluency in Spanish.

Requirements

• Minimum age of 16.
• Must speak Spanish fluently.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to interact positively with children and families.
• Ability to remain calm, patient, and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Availability to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, and Oxygen certifications required within 60 days of employment.
• Complete Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Sexual Harassment training within 30 days of hire.
• Passion for the YMCA mission and commitment to serving the community.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position, including walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds at a time.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working with children in a childcare, daycare, camp, or recreational setting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children attentively and caringly in the Child-watch area while their parents or guardians use YMCA facilities.
• Engage children in age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, and play that encourage physical activity, social interaction, and creative expression.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment by enforcing YMCA policies, procedures, and safety guidelines; monitor children’s behavior and activities to prevent accidents, injuries, or conflicts.
• Welcome children and families, assist with check-in and check-out, verify membership status, obtain necessary waivers or permissions, and ensure children are signed in and out by authorized individuals.
• Communicate with parents, guardians, and Child-watch supervisors about children’s needs, concerns, behavior, mood, and participation in activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the Child-watch area, including regularly sanitizing toys, equipment, and surfaces; assist children with handwashing, restroom use, and personal hygiene as needed.
• Address behavioral issues and conflicts calmly and positively, using conflict resolution, redirection, and positive reinforcement.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies, accidents, and medical incidents; follow YMCA emergency procedures, administer basic first aid as needed, and seek assistance when necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed