Part-Time Child Watch & Activity Specialist

Armed Services YMCA of The U S A; Eielson Air Force Base (AK); On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Armed Services YMCA Alaska is seeking a Part Time, Permanent Child Watch staff member to oversee the Children’s Waiting Room while guardians are seen in an on-site clinic. The role emphasizes safety, supervising activities, and friendly, supportive interactions with families in a military community setting.

The position requires strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including check-in/out duties and coordinating with the Program Director as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be customer service oriented with good phone and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess multi-tasking abilities with attention to detail and frequently changing clientele.
• Must be able to function in various work environments to include but not limited to administrative areas, child care facility, indoor and outdoor program spaces.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and prioritize work assignments with minimal guidance.
• Must be able to work individually and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensures a safe and clean environment and provides activities for participants.
• Opens and closes CWR and/or Childwatch room as needed.
• Maintains appointments and reservations for CWR and/or Childwatch during operating hours.
• Reviews and maintains proper registration forms, vaccination records and intake forms for each child.
• Checks participants in and out of the CWR and/or Childwatch program; ensures parents sign the in/out logs.
• Provides customer service via phone, in-person and electronic communications (e-mail) to parents regarding program information or reservations.

Skills

Customer service

Phone etiquette

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Armed Services YMCA Alaska is seeking a Part Time, Permanent Child Watch staff member to oversee the Children’s Waiting Room while guardians are seen in an on-site clinic. The role emphasizes safety, supervising activities, and friendly, supportive interactions with families in a military community setting.

The position requires strong customer service, reliability, and the ability to manage multiple tasks, including check-in/out duties and coordinating with the Program Director as needed.