Child Watch, Lansdowne YMCA

Community YMCA; Lansdowne (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Community YMCA in Lansdowne is seeking caring, dependable, and energetic individuals to join our Child Watch team. Staff provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while caregivers utilize our YMCA.

Hours include Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-8:45pm and Saturday 7:30am-1:00pm. If you enjoy working with children and creating a positive experience for families, we'd love to have you join our team!

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• 1) 3 months on-the-job training or 1–2 years working with small children.
• Must enjoy working with children.
• CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid certifications within 30 days of hire.
• Complete required trainings.
• Ability to relate to diverse groups in the community.

Responsibilities

• Safely supervise and care for children in the Child Watch area.
• Interact directly with children and engage them in activities.
• Keep the Child Watch room clean and organized.
• Follow sign-in and sign-out procedures at all times.
• Maintain registration cards for all children using the service.
• Use positive guidance in line with YMCA values.
• Build positive relationships with families.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings as required.
• Maintain professional appearance and adhere to policies.

Skills

Caring demeanor

Dependable

Energetic

Positive guidance

Communication with families

Job description

We're looking for caring, dependable, and energetic individuals to join our Child Watch team! Child Watch staff provide a safe, welcoming, and energetic environment for children while their caregivers utilize our YMCA.

Monday-Thursday 5:30pm-8:45pm

Saturday 7:30am-1:00pm

If you enjoy working with children and creating a positive experience for families, we'd love to have you join our team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• 1. The Child Watch Staff is responsible for the safety and well-being of the child/children in their care.
• 2. Directly interacting with Child/Children.
• 3. Responsible for ensuring the Child Watch room is kept clean.
• 4. Ensuring that proper sign-in and sign-out procedures are followed at all times.
• 5. Maintaining proper registration cards on all children utilizing the service.
• 6. Using positive guidance techniques that incorporate the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when working with children, families and coworkers.
• 7. Establishing and maintaining positive and productive relationships with families.
• 8. Attending all trainings and staff meetings as required by department.
• 9. Maintaining a professional appearance and attitude that reflects the YMCA at all times, upholding the policies outlined in the YMCA Personnel Policy handbook and Child Care Parent Handbook.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Minimum 18 years of age.
• 2. At least 3 months OJT or 1-2 years working with small children.
• 3. Must like working with children.
• 5. A commitment to continuous quality program improvements.
• 6. Certifications: American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR/AED and Pediatric First Aid within 30 days of hire.
• 7. Completion of required trainings.
• 8. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 1. Able to lift and carry 15-50 lbs.
• 2. Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position.
• 3. Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
• 4. Must be able to see, hear, direct, and assist members, guests, and staff to ensure safety.