Child Watch Assistant - Part Time

Description

$16.00/hour, Monday through Friday, 9 am - 12 pm and Saturday 9-12 pm.

About the role

We are a place where you can belong and grow. We are genuine, hopeful, and nurturing. We are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, starting with you. Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization.
• Maintains physical presence, remains alert while on duty, and maintains constant visual attention to children in the care of the Y.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Membership and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
• Follows all Child Watch procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, child supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA and the state health department.
• Ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed.
• Cleans and stores equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

Requirements

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children.
• Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old preferred.
• Willingness to accept supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
• Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.
• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses.

Qualifications

• Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Skills

• Ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
• Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

Commensurate with experience.

Pay

$16.00/hour

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 9 am - 12 pm and Saturday 9-12 pm