Child Watch Coordinator

YMCA of the Roses; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of the Roses in Lancaster, PA seeks a dedicated Child Watch Coordinator to lead daily operations, ensure child safety, and provide a welcoming, engaging space for children while parents exercise.

This onsite role requires 21+ years old and a HS diploma/GED; 1–3 years with children and supervisory experience; and the ability to obtain required clearances plus CPR/AED/First Aid and mandated reporter training.

Qualifications

• HS diploma/GED preferred.
• 1–3 years working with children; supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to obtain clearances and CPR/AED/First Aid and mandated reporter training.

Responsibilities

• Run daily Child Watch operations in line with YMCA policies and applicable state regulations.
• Provide vigilant supervision and create a positive, play-focused environment.
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate Child Watch staff with leadership support.
• Build and maintain staff schedules; manage program materials responsibly.
• Complete required documentation (incident/accident reports, packets, attendance records).
• Follow health, hygiene, and infection‑control practices.
• Enforce child protection standards, mandated reporting, and confidentiality.

Skills

Experience with children

Supervisory experience

CPR/AED/First Aid

Mandated reporter training

1–3 years with children

Education

HS diploma/GED

Job description

As the Child Watch Coordinator, you'll lead the YMCA Child Watch program so families can work out with confidence‑knowing their children are safe, welcomed, and engaged. This onsite role in Lancaster, PA which pays $10.50–$13.50/hour.

Key responsibilities:

• Run daily Child Watch operations in line with YMCA policies and applicable state regulations
• Provide vigilant supervision and create a positive, play-focused environment
• Hire, train, coach, and evaluate Child Watch staff with leadership support
• Build and maintain staff schedules; manage program materials responsibly
• Complete required documentation (incident/accident reports, packets, attendance records)
• Follow health, hygiene, and infection‑control practices
• Enforce child protection standards, mandated reporting, and confidentiality

Required qualifications/skills:

• Age 21+; HS diploma/GED preferred
• 1–3 years working with children; 1+ year supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to obtain clearances (State Police, Child Abuse, FBI fingerprints) and CPR/AED/First Aid and mandated reporter training

Obtain Criminal background check, Child Abuse Clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.