Child Watch Staff

Department: Center Staff | Location: Waltham YMCA

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for representing the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA. Appropriate activities should be providing for growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development. By conducting him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, this position is a role model for children and adults. Provide care to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, who are members and guests of the YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Keeps safety of children as first priority.
• Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children and parents.
• Never leave the children unattended.
• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere for the children.
• Develop and foster a “family club” atmosphere by participating with members in an enthusiastic, courteous, and friendly manner.
• By personal example, helps to interpret the quality of the YMCA values to children, staff, and parents. Must be a positive role model.
• Learn all emergency procedures and familiarize yourself with the first aid equipment.
• Keep room clean of food and small objects which may be deemed a choking hazard.
• Inspect room each morning for possible hazards, clean and vacuum room prior to closing each day.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Requirements

Previous experience working with children in a babysitting, child care or school setting. Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children alike.

Skills and Competencies

• Child Abuse Prevention (or within 90 days of employment)
• Respect in the Workplace (or within 90 days of employment)
• Others to be determined
• CPR, First Aid, AED

Benefits

Why work at the Y? The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment — all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause. When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to:

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work/life balance

Comprehensive benefits including:

• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)

Pay

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule

Shifts are no longer than 5 hours long.