ChildWatch Counselor

About the role

Join our dynamic ChildWatch team at the Highland Lakes YMCA! Looking for caring, fun-loving, energetic, and creative individuals who enjoy working with children. The ideal candidate needs to be a good communicator, problem solver, and be able to engage with children. Serving kids from ages 6 weeks - 13 years old. This is a Part-Time position with morning and weekend shifts available.

Responsibilities

• Serve kids from ages 6 weeks - 13 years old
• Work morning shifts: 8am-12pm M-F, Sat 8am-1pm, Sun 1-4pm
• Work weekends and evenings as needed
• Must be flexible to work during school breaks

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED preferred
• Must be able to be on your feet the entire length of your shift; lift up to 40 lbs
• Must be able to handle a busy environment
• Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Must be certified in CPR/First Aid & Safety within the first 30 days of employment
• Be at least 17 years of age
• 12 months experience working with children (preferred)
• Be friendly, courteous, enthusiastic, possess a cooperative attitude, and be a team player
• Willing and able to work a variety of shifts, on weekends, and evenings
• Have strong communication and organizational skills
• Have a neat appearance and be well-groomed
• Be CPR/AED and First Aid certified or willing to be certified within first 30 days of employment
• Willing to uphold the YMCAs core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect, and faith
• Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, sex offender and reference checks

Pay

$13.00 to $15.00/hour

About Us

We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission-driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families, and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen. The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace.