Morning Child Watch Staff

Department: Center Staff • Location: Burbank YMCA

About the role

This position is primarily responsible for representing the YMCA personally and professionally in a manner aligned with the mission and goals of the YMCA. You will provide care to children ages 6 weeks to 12 years who are members and guests of the YMCA while their parents engage in Healthy Living activities. Shifts are no longer than 5 hours, typically from 8:30am to 12pm.

Responsibilities

• Keep the safety of children as the first priority, emphasizing personal safety and emotional well-being.
• Never leave children unattended.
• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere for children through play and facilitated activities.
• Develop and foster a “family club” atmosphere by engaging with members in an enthusiastic, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Serve as a positive role model, interpreting YMCA values to children, staff, and parents.
• Learn all emergency procedures and familiarize yourself with first aid equipment.
• Maintain a clean environment by removing food and small objects that may pose choking hazards.
• Inspect the room daily for hazards and ensure it is clean and vacuumed before closing.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as requested by your supervisor.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children in babysitting, child care, or school settings.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both adults and children.
• Completion of Child Abuse Prevention training (or within 90 days of employment).
• Completion of Respect in the Workplace training (or within 90 days of employment).
• CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or willingness to obtain).

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on specialty programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan with up to 10% employer contribution (see eligibility requirements).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time (part-time employees receive sick time).
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse environment.
• Access to YMCA career training programs and collaboration with passionate colleagues.
• Healthy work/life balance.

Pay

$15.00 - $16.00 per hour