Child Watch Associate

Metro YMCAs; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Legal plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement benefits (12%)

403(b) plan

Employee assistance program

Professional development

YMCA facility access

Program discounts

Job summary

Metro YMCAs is seeking a part-time Child Watch Associate at West Essex YMCA to supervise children, engage with families, and maintain a safe, welcoming environment.

In this role you will greet children and parents, enforce positive guidance, monitor for safety, and ensure proper sign-in/sign-out procedures. The position offers a competitive wage and benefits package, with professional development opportunities and YMCA facility access.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior experience working with children is preferred.
• Moderate knowledge of the ages and stages of children.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand positive guidance and reinforcement techniques.
• Ability to react to emergency situations within the policies and guidelines of the YMCA.
• Ability to communicate with a wide variety of members and guests in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in the Child Watch room and other areas; scan for potential harmful situations.
• Redirect children using positive reinforcement and redirection techniques within the YMCA guidelines.
• Engage with and welcome every child within the guidelines of the YMCA.
• Engage with parents in a positive and respectful manner.
• Ensure that all children are dismissed to the designated parent/guardian.
• Arrive no more than 10 minutes before opening and stay until the end of shift unless requested by supervisor.
• Clean and maintain the Child Watch area at the end of each shift.
• Attend and participate in open houses, program activities and events, staff meetings, and staff training as requested by supervisor.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

# Child Watch AssociateLocation: West Essex YMCAJob Type: Part-timePost Date: Posted: 5-18-26## Job Description## Essential Functions:* Supervise children in the Child Watch room and other assigned areas; scan room/area for potential harmful situations.* Redirect children using positive reinforcement and redirection techniques within the guidelines of the YMCA.* Engage with and welcome every child within the guidelines of the YMCA.* Engage with parents in a positive and respectful manner.* Ensure that all children are dismissed to the designated parent/guardian.* Arrive no more than 10 minutes before the start of the room’s opening and stay until the end of shift, unless otherwise requested by the supervisor.* Clean and maintain the Child Watch at the end of each shift.* Attend and participate in open houses, program activities and events, staff meetings, and staff training as requested by supervisor.We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, which includes paid sick leave, a legal plan, disability insurance, life insurance, 12% retirement benefits upon eligibility, a 403 (b) plan, an employee assistance program, professional development opportunities, Metro Y program discounts, and complimentary use of YMCA facilities.## Requirements/Qualifications:* High school diploma or equivalent.* Prior experience working with children is preferred.* Moderate knowledge of the ages and stages of children.* Excellent interpersonal skills.* Ability to understand positive guidance and reinforcement techniques.* Ability to react to emergency situations within the policies and guidelines of the YMCA and in a calm and professional manner.* Ability to work under minimal supervision and make sound decisions within the guidelines of the YMCA.* Ability to communicate with a wide variety of members and guests in a professional manner, displaying tact and diplomacy when needed.## Salary$15.59-$17.00## Are You Ready to Join Our Team?Apply Now