Child Watch Attendant – Safe, Engaging Care

Ymca Of South Alabama; Daphne (AL); On-site; USD 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of South Alabama, Bounds Family YMCA in Daphne, AL, is seeking a Child Watch Attendant to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while parents participate in programs. The role supports mission-aligned care, positive interactions, and adherence to safety and child-protection policies.

Responsibilities include supervising children, ensuring sign-in/out, maintaining constant supervision, enforcing rules, responding to incidents, keeping the area clean, communicating with

Qualifications

• Minimum age: typically 16–18 years old (per YMCA policy).
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to relate effectively to children and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to remain attentive, calm, and positive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and engage children in a safe, nurturing, and age-appropriate manner.
• Ensure children are signed in and out according to YMCA procedures.
• Maintain constant visual and auditory supervision of all children.
• Enforce YMCA Child Watch guidelines, safety rules, and behavior expectations.
• Respond appropriately to minor incidents, conflicts, or emergencies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary Child Watch area.
• Communicate professionally with parents and guardians.
• Model YMCA values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility.

Skills

Child care

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The YMCA of South Alabama, Bounds Family YMCA in Daphne, AL, is seeking a Child Watch Attendant to provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while parents participate in programs. The role supports mission-aligned care, positive interactions, and adherence to safety and child-protection policies.

Responsibilities include supervising children, ensuring sign-in/out, maintaining constant supervision, enforcing rules, responding to incidents, keeping the area clean, communicating with