Childwatch Counselor-Lake Houston

About the role

Join a team that's creating positive experiences for children and families. At the YMCA, we're more than a fitness center; we're a community dedicated to strengthening families and supporting youth.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in a welcoming Childwatch environment by monitoring activities to promote safe, age-appropriate behavior and adherence to YMCA policies at all times.
• Provide attentive supervision, encourage positive interactions, and help ensure every child and family has a welcoming YMCA experience.
• Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in the YMCA-approved curriculum.
• Engage in daily operations by maintaining a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards.
• Supervise children under the direction of the Childwatch Lead, making sound decisions in alignment with YMCA and youth development standards.
• Act as a role model to the children by exemplifying the YMCA’s five core values.
• Maintain positive relations with children, parents/guardians, center operations, directors, and other staff.
• Participate in staff meetings and trainings, and assist with ensuring tablets and all communication devices are fully charged, ready for use, and properly secured when not in use.

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• At least 6 months of experience working with youth at a childcare facility, church, school or equivalent (preferred).
• Strong awareness of child safety and the ability to respond to emergency situations appropriately.
• Must be able to successfully pass CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention trainings.
• Ability to engage with children positively and create an environment that fosters learning and respect.
• Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
• Previous experience with diverse populations.
• Current record of tuberculosis examination and/or current local health department regulations, examinations, and/or immunization as required by the local or State Department of Health.
• Pass a local/state background and FBI fingerprinting check.

Benefits

• Free YMCA Membership
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Paid training and professional development opportunities
• Career growth opportunities within the YMCA
• Flexible scheduling
• A supportive, mission-driven team environment
• Meaningful work that positively impacts children and families