Child Watch, Lansdowne YMCA

Ymca-of-Eastern-Delaware-County; Lansdowne (Delaware County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Eastern Delaware County is seeking caring and energetic individuals for our Child Watch team in Lansdowne. You will provide a safe, welcoming environment for children while their caregivers use the YMCA facilities, with evening and Saturday shifts.

Responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining room cleanliness, signing in/out, and following YMCA policies. Required are 18+ years old, prior child care exposure, and certifications (CPR/AED & Pediatric First Aid) within 30

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• The staff ensures the safety and well-being of the children in their care.
• Interacts directly with children.
• Keeps the Child Watch room clean.
• Follows proper sign-in and sign-out procedures at all times.
• Maintains registration cards for all children using the service.
• Uses positive guidance reflecting YMCA values with children, families and coworkers.
• Builds positive relationships with families.
• Attends all required trainings and staff meetings.
• Maintains a professional appearance and attitude per policies.

Skills

Patience with children

Communication with families

Teamwork

Dependability

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.