Child Watch Instructor - French Creek YMCA

YMCA of Greater Cleveland; Avon (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Employee discounts

Comprehensive Benefits Plan

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Cleveland is seeking a Child Watch Instructor for the French Creek YMCA in Avon, Ohio. You will plan and deliver age-appropriate activities, engage with families, and maintain a safe, welcoming program space for members and participants.

Requirements include 1 year of youth programming experience, CPR/First Aid within 90 days, and babysitter certification if under 18; candidates must be at least 16. Join a team devoted to healthy spirit, mind and body for all.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year youth programming experience.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• Red Cross Babysitter Certification if under 18.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Plan activities in advance and come prepared with materials and attire.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with youth and parents.
• Keep the program area safe, clean, and properly arranged.
• Relate effectively to diverse groups from all backgrounds.
• Follow safety procedures and YMCA standards at all times.
• Assist with family nights and pathways activities as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Self-motivated

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

CPR and First Aid certification

Red Cross Babysitter Certification

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Child Watch Instructor - French Creek YMCA

French Creek YMCA, 2010 Recreation Lane, Avon, Ohio, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Sunday, August 16, 2026 at 4:00 AM

At the Y, our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. Join our Greater Cleveland YMCA team in living our cause and helping to provide quality, safe and healthy programs and services in our community.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pathways Instructor is responsible for planning and delivering effective activities in the designated youth program areas for YMCA members and program participants. This role will have direct responsibility for providing age appropriate activities in pathways and assist with family nights.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan each activities in advance, be prepared to be on time, with proper material, equipment, and in proper attire.
• Develop and maintain positive rapport with our youth and their parents.
• Leave program area in a safe, clean and properly arranged.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Adhere to Blood borne Pathogen standards and attend annual training.
• Ensure all classes taught are in accordance with YMCA of Cleveland standards and guidelines.
• Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures are followed at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

• Minimum 1 year youth programming experience.

Certification(s) and Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certification and Safety training required within 90 days of hire.
• Completed the Red Cross Babysitter Certification if under the age of 18
• Must be at least 16 years of age

Technical Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent personal computer skills
• Demonstrated strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated team player.
• Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
• Ability to work effectively work with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).

About YMCA of Greater Cleveland: Our vision is to be the premier community-based, charitable organization that embraces collaborations to build strong kids, strong families and strong communities. That's why we offer an exceptional package that includes:

• A free membership to your local YMCA and discount to YMCA programs including childcare (part-time positions do not receive discount on childcare).
• Additional employee discounts at many places in and around town, just for being a YMCA of Greater Cleveland employee.
• Eligible employees receive comprehensive Benefits Plan including Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Plan, Retirement 8% paid by the YMCA of Greater Cleveland and paid vacation.