Child Watch

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Child Care and Program Discounts

$13 per hour

Hours Available: Monday-Friday 8:30-11:30am and/or 4-6pm.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Youth and Family Director, the Child Watch staff is responsible for supervising children while their parents or guardians are participating in YMCA programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Ensures that members have labeled all diaper bags and any other personal items.
2. Assists members with check-in and check-out procedures.
3. Redirects children instead of using “Time Outs”.
4. Encourages a safe and quiet room.
5. Encourages the children to keep the toys in their designated area. Cleans and disinfects toys according to the cleaning schedule and procedure.
6. Buckles children into all bouncing seats, high chairs and strollers.
7. Assists children who need to use the bathroom or who need his/her diaper changed and stays at the door until they are finished.
8. Notifies parents at pick-up of any important information that occurred while the child was in care.
9. Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum15 years of age.
2. Experience/training in Early Childhood Education preferred.
3. Strong communication and organizational skills.
4. Ability to work with children and families from a diversity of backgrounds.
5. Interact with children at their appropriate cognitive level.

CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Bloodborne Pathogens/Child Abuse Prevention every year

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to lift 40 lbs.
2. Able to be active and alert for entire work shift.
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