Child Watch Attendant

The Lakewood-Trumbull Y is seeking a dedicated Child Watch Attendant. This position supports the mission and work of the Y by providing attentive, short-term supervision of children while parents/guardians use YMCA programs and facilities. Creates a welcoming, inclusive environment; maintains active, visual supervision; and upholds YMCA policies, health/safety practices, and confidentiality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Model the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with children, families, and staff.
• Provide constant, alert supervision; maintain appropriate ratios; and ensure children remain within approved spaces and activities.
• Manage check-in/out, verify authorized pick-ups, and maintain accurate attendance and incident/accident documentation.
• Keep program areas and equipment clean, organized, and safe; set up and put away materials as directed.
• Deliver friendly, professional service; answer questions and connect families to YMCA programs and resources.
• Follow YMCA policies, emergency procedures, and mandated reporting/abuse-prevention protocols (including Rule of Three).
• Attend required meetings and trainings and maintain required certifications.

Availability Requirement:
This position requires availability for shifts from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

• Desire and ability to work with children; prior child-facing experience preferred.
• Friendly, patient, and safety-conscious; able to remain calm and objective under pressure and when addressing behavior.
• Effective communicator; organized and attentive to detail and confidentiality.
• Completion of required YMCA trainings at hire (New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety/Hazard Communication); CPR/AED/First Aid prior to assignment; Emergency Oxygen within Association timeframe.

The Child Watch Attendant plays a critical role in supporting the Y’s mission by providing exceptional care for children in a safe and welcoming environment. This part-time, nonexempt position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive, community-focused organization. Provides attentive, short-term childcare while parents/guardians utilize YMCA services.
Ensures a safe, welcoming environment and follows all child-safety and check-in/out procedures.

Join the Y and help us make our community stronger, starting with its youngest members!