Child Watch Attendant

Santa Monica Family YMCA; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Santa Monica is looking for a Child Watch Attendant to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for children. The role involves engaging children in age-appropriate activities while maintaining communication with parents. Applicants should have experience working with children, excellent communication skills, and a warm personality. CPR/AED and First Aid Certification are required within 30 days of hire, along with the ability to handle multiple tasks. This position is crucial to upholding the organization's mission and values.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children.
• Warm and friendly personality with sensitivity to diverse needs.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and caring environment for children.
• Plan and coordinate age-appropriate activities.
• Supervise participants and ensure their safety.
• Communicate effectively with participants and parents.
• Manage multiple tasks while maintaining professionalism.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service experience

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work with children

Leadership in games and activities

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children while engaging the participants in quality, age-appropriate activities. The Child Watch Attendant is also responsible for achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the Santa Monica Family YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participants
• Supervise participants, ensuring their guidance and safety
• Interact with participants in a positive manner while being consistent, fair and treating everyone in the program with dignity and respect
• Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of participants and staff
• Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workers
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concerns
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning countertops, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doors
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld
• Assist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculum
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Wear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours
• Ability to lead sports, games and age-appropriate activities, monitor behavior and general house-keeping responsibilities
• Console children and/or carry infants when needed, contact parents via phone when children are upset and/or need diaper changes.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously (including checking in/out, watching children, etc.)
• Respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Open/Close Child Watch Center on time and perform all opening/closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working and caring for children.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population
• Possess a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.
• Excellent customer service experience and organization skills
• Strong self-starter and initiator with a passion for service and relationship building.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute