Part-Time Child Watch Attendant — Flexible Mornings

Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc.; Exeter; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. is seeking a part-time Child Watch staff member to care for children aged 6 months to 6 years while parents participate in YMCA programs. Shifts include weekday mornings and Saturday mornings with some scheduling flexibility.

Required are excellent customer service, safety-first mindset, and the ability to work as part of a team. Prior infant/child experience and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments.
• Minimum of 16 years old.
• Prior experience working with infants and children preferred.
• Organized and detail orientated.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain knowledge of Association policies and practices.
• Able to organize ideas in a clear, well-organized manner and demonstrate an understanding of audiences’ needs.
• Ability to connect with people of diverse backgrounds.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team for the success of the program.
• Must be able to complete YMCA required training as scheduled by management.
• Must maintain updated certifications of the job (CPR and First Aid/AED).
• Ability to stay calm in stressful situations.
• Ability to respond to critical incidents and act swiftly in emergency situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Conducts self in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner as a role model for children and adults.
• Provides careful supervision of children while engaging them in age-appropriate play and activities.
• Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment.
• Provide a warm flexible, engaging environment for children, staff and families.
• Maintain clean and sanitized environment by following daily and weekly cleaning schedule.
• Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times while performing duties that support social responsibility within the community.
• Maintain good public relations with staff and parents.
• Demonstrate the ability to care about and attend to participant's needs.
• Communicate information, problems, and concerns to parents, participants, and managers/directors.
• Remain up to date with all first aid and emergency procedures and equipment.
• Attend special events as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer service

Calm under pressure

Flexible scheduling

Education

Minimum age 16

Tools

CPR/First Aid/AED certified

Job description

Southern District YMCA / Camp Lincoln, Inc. is seeking a part-time Child Watch staff member to care for children aged 6 months to 6 years while parents participate in YMCA programs. Shifts include weekday mornings and Saturday mornings with some scheduling flexibility.

Required are excellent customer service, safety-first mindset, and the ability to work as part of a team. Prior infant/child experience and current CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are preferred.