Child Watch Lead — Flexible Part-Time with Bonus

YMCA of Central Texas; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $260

Job summary

CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock, TX is seeking a part-time Child Watch Lead to supervise staff and create a fun, safe environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. You will lead activities, assist with lesson planning, and help open/close daily operations under YMCA policies.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of childcare experience, strong communication, and leadership skills, and can obtain CPR/First Aid within 30 days. Pay range is $15-$19/hour with a $260 new-hire bonus.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of three years of related childcare experience.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to lead and provide direction to staff while also working directly with children.
• Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills.
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 30 days of employment.
• Must successfully complete required background screening, including criminal history and any other pre-employment requirements established by the YMCA.

Responsibilities

• Nurtures and engages children through purposeful, age-appropriate activities while building positive relationships with each child
• Plans, leads, and participates in activities and assists with lesson planning and implementation
• Helps oversee daily operations within the Child Watch rooms to ensure a safe, welcoming, and organized environment
• Supervises staff during assigned shifts and ensures staff are actively engaged, appropriately supervising children, and completing assigned job duties
• Repositions staff between rooms as needed to maintain appropriate coverage and best serve children and members
• Assists with opening and closing procedures and daily room responsibilities
• Assists with onboarding, shadow training, and ongoing staff training
• Follows and enforces YMCA policies, procedures, and safety expectations to maintain a safe and secure environment
• Uses good judgment and decision-making skills and communicates concerns or incidents to the Coordinator or Director when appropriate
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, members, participants, and staff
• Helps maintain Child Watch rooms, program areas, toys, supplies, and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
• Completes and maintains required program records and documentation
• Assists the Coordinator or Director with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Organization

Decision making

Child care experience

CPR/First Aid readiness

Education

Must be 18+

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR and First Aid certification within 30 days

Job description

CHASCO Family YMCA in Round Rock, TX is seeking a part-time Child Watch Lead to supervise staff and create a fun, safe environment for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. You will lead activities, assist with lesson planning, and help open/close daily operations under YMCA policies.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of childcare experience, strong communication, and leadership skills, and can obtain CPR/First Aid within 30 days. Pay range is $15-$19/hour with a $260 new-hire bonus.