Part-Time Child Care & Safe-Play Specialist

YMCA of Greenville; Travelers Rest (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Part-time Child Watch Associate to support children's safety and engagement within the Y community. You will work directly with parents and children, delivering nurturing care and supervising activities in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include hands-on care for children from infants to age 12, leading age-appropriate activities, enforcing check-in/out procedures, and providing excellent customer service to families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children and in customer service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage with children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Completion of required trainings within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care for children ranging from infants to age 12, adapting to various developmental stages.
• Lead age-appropriate activities focused on movement, literacy, creativity, and imaginative play.
• Provide specialized care for infants, including feeding and diapering.
• Ensure participant safety, including strict adherence to check-in/check-out procedures and supervision ratios.
• Respond appropriately to illnesses, behavioral issues, and emergencies.
• Follow all child protection and abuse prevention policies, including mandatory reporting requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized environment to support physical and emotional well‑being.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional representative of the YMCA.
• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain clear, respectful communication with parents and guardians.
• Act as a point of contact for parent concerns in the absence of the Site Lead or Director.
• Attend required trainings and meetings, including quarterly Child Watch team meetings and annual association-wide training.
• Support other areas of YMCA operations as requested by leadership.

Skills

Experience with children

Customer service experience

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Emergency response ability

Job description

The YMCA of Greenville is seeking a Part-time Child Watch Associate to support children's safety and engagement within the Y community. You will work directly with parents and children, delivering nurturing care and supervising activities in a safe environment.

Responsibilities include hands-on care for children from infants to age 12, leading age-appropriate activities, enforcing check-in/out procedures, and providing excellent customer service to families.