Childwatch Employee

Holyoke-YMCA; Holyoke (MA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Holyoke-YMCA is seeking a responsible individual for their Child Watch Program. The ideal candidate will ensure a safe and fun environment for children aged 4 weeks to 7 years. Responsibilities include implementing program policies, creating engaging activities, and maintaining a clean space.

Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential as this role involves building relationships with families. A certification in Infant/Child First Aid/CPR is required. Candidates should be enthusiastic about the YMCA's mission and support related family programs.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build relationships with YMCA members.
• Ability to maintain a safe and engaging environment for children.
• Skills in supervising children and executing emergency procedures.

Responsibilities

• Implement policies and procedures related to the Child Watch Program.
• Ensure the room is organized and ready for programming.
• Create and implement engaging activities for children.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervising children

Risk management

Team player

Education

Infant/Child First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

Description

The ideal candidate is responsible for providing safe age‑appropriate activities for children ages 4 weeks through 7 years. The person will be responsible for implementing procedures and policies related to the Child Watch Program, as well as ensuring a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where children feel safe and have fun. This person must possess strong communication skills to help build and foster relationships with all YMCA members, especially families and children using Child Watch. This position requires skills in supervising children, risk management and working with others. This person must be a strong team player, enthusiastic about the YMCA and the Child Watch Program and understand the YMCA’s mission.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the implementation of all policies and procedures related to the Child Watch area.
• Responsible for starting and ending the Child Watch program on time, as well as ensuring that the room is ready for programming.
• Responsible for ensuring that the room is organized and cleaned at the end of each shift.
• Ability to play with and interact with all children and become familiar with names, abilities and interests of families who use the area.
• Ability to create and/or implement age‑appropriate activities that fully engage children.
• Ability to execute all emergency procedures in the event of an accident or incident, i.e. fire drill, building evacuation, medical.
• Ability to maintain professional behavior and dress while representing the YMCA as staff.

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values. Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Supports fundraising. Follows budgeting policies and procedures and reports all financial irregularities immediately.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process.

Qualifications

1. Infant/Child First Aid/CPR
2. Ability to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week
3. Willingness to work one Saturday a month
4. Willingness to work two Parent’s Night Out a year
5. Willingness to support other Family Programs as needed/desired

Physical Demands

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities.