Child Watch Assistant - Part Time

YMCA of Central New York; Town of Lysander (NY); On-site; USD 21,352; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in New York is seeking a Child Watch Assistant to supervise children and ensure their well-being. This part-time role requires effective communication, safety-consciousness, and a desire to work with children. Candidates must complete safety trainings and possess current CPR and First Aid certifications. The position offers an hourly wage of $15.50 and requires working hours on weekdays and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children.
• Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the YMCA Child Watch Program.
• Ensure the well-being of each participant.
• Know and review all emergency procedures.

Skills

Ability to work with children

Effective communication

Safety-consciousness

Job description

Child Watch Assistant - Part Time
YCMA of Central New York

A Career with a Cause

$15.50 per hour.

Mon‑Fri 9 am – 12 pm & Sat 9–12 pm.

About YMCA of Central New York

We are welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. Our purpose is to strengthen the foundations of communities and families through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are committed to these causes because a strong community is achieved when we invest in our children, health, neighbors, and values. Historically founded on Christian principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, our mission is to put these principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Position Summary

This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Watch Assistant provides supervision to children in the YMCA Child Watch Program and ensures the well‑being of each participant in line with YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training.

Essential Functions

• Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Maintains a physical presence, always remains alert while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to children in the care of the Y, and remains aware of surroundings.
• Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Membership and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
• Follows all Child Watch procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, child supervision, drop‑off/pick‑up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA and the state health department.
• Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse.
• Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement.
• Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Cleans and stores equipment per branch procedures.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
• Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA.

Leadership Competencies

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community‑focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence.
• Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations.

Requirements

• Desire and ability to work with and relate to children.
• Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old preferred.
• Willingness to accept supervision and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
• Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
• Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
• Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.
• Must be observant, safety‑conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.

Trainings & Certifications

• Must complete annual safety, combating sexual‑harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid.

Physical Requirements

• On occasion ability to lift and carry children and equipment, may spend time sitting on the floor or child‑sized furniture.
• Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Will be exposed to illness‑causing bacteria and viruses.

Work Environment

This job operates in a recreational and/or educational environment. This role routinely uses standard recreation and/or office equipment. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Part‑time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Health, Wellness & Fitness