POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Branch Executive, the Child Watch Attendant will be responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable environment for members and their children in accordance with the YMCA mission and policies of the association. Provides a qualify experience focused on the YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and the YMCA values.
2. Greet parents and make children feel welcome.
3. Maintain a consistent professional image through dress, actions, and relationships with
others. Speak enthusiastically on behalf of the YMCA at given opportunities.
4. Ensure emergency procedures are followed and notify supervisor of any incidents and accidents immediately.
5. Relate to children, members, and staff in a positive manner.
6. Maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times.
7. Attend staff meetings and trainings.
8. Must be punctual on a daily basis and dressed according to policy provided in Code of Conduct.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Must be 16 years of age or older.
2. CPR/First Aid certified by an approved agency.
3. Possess a positive attitude and ability to follow directions.
4. A love of working with children. Experience with children preferred.

PRACTICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• General housekeeping
• Maintain safe environment
• Ensure safety of children
• Interact with children/parents
• Ensure proper check in/out

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time, and ability to adjust from sitting to standing with ease.
• Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid.