Child Watch Coordinator - Encinitas

YMCA of San Diego County; Encinitas (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

YMCA of San Diego County is seeking a part-time Child Watch Coordinator for Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA in Encinitas. The role involves supervising the Child Watch and Kid’s Club Center, hiring and training staff, and ensuring safety and high standards of service for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED (associate degree preferred), 2+ years of child care experience, and supervision experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Associate degree preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with children ages 2 months to 12 years.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED and First Aid Certification for Adult and Child/Infant from ARC/AHA/ISHI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Child Watch and Kid’s Club Center.
• Provide a fun, positive experience for members, staff and guests.
• Communicate effectively with parents enrolled in the program.
• Hire, train, schedule and supervise staff; issue annual staff evaluations.
• Maintain attendance, medical waivers, emergency contacts and incident reports.
• Supervise drop-in participants; maintain professionalism with families and staff.
• Lead in creating a respectful environment for youth and families.
• Perform general cleaning and housekeeping as needed; assist in emergencies.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Child care experience

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree

Tools

CPR/AED and First Aid Certification (Adult and Child/Infant)

Job description

Overview

The Child Watch Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing Child Watch and Kid’s Club operations, and the coordination of staff and children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, member service, cleanliness, and adherence to program guidelines as developed.

Schedule

• Location: Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA - Encinitas
• Part-time, Monday - Thursday and Saturday. Typical shifts are 8:00am - 1:00pm or 1:30pm - 7:00pm. Schedule can be coordinated based on availability.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily operations of the Child Watch and Kid’s Club Center

• Provide a fun and positive experience for members, staff and guests alike

• Communicate effectively with parents interested and/or enrolled in the program

• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervising staff

• Issue annual evaluations of Child Watch and Kid’s Club staff

• Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, youth medical waivers, emergency contact information, and incident reports

• Supervise drop-in participants in both Child Watch and Kid’s Club

• Maintain a professional demeanor with parents, staff, and children at all times

• Provide leadership in establishing a positive environment in which youth and families are treated with respect and dignity

• Responsible for general cleaning and housekeeping responsibilities as needed

• Physical ability to lift children and infants

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swift in an emergency

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, apply appropriate policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree preferred

• 2+ years’ of experience working with infants and children, ages 2 months - 12 years of age

• Previous supervisory experience

• Sincere interest to work with children

• The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills

• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notifications
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.

Pay Range

USD $20.00 - USD $23.63 /Hr.