Part-Time Evening/Weekend Child Watch Attendant

YMCA of the Roses; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

FREE Access to fitness centers and 1am

Program and lesson discounts

FREE Child Watch (up to 3 hours per}

Job summary

Lancaster City Center YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Child Watch Attendant for 10-15 hours per week, with evening 4:30-8:00 PM and weekend 9:00 AM-3:00 PM availability. You will supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, delivering a safe, welcoming experience for families.

As a direct care role, you support daily program activities, follow YMCA policies, maintain a clean, child-friendly center, and participate in CPR/First Aid trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of an 8th grade education and 500 documented hours of experience with children.
• Must obtain state police clearance, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprint clearance.
• Must have or obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid.
• Must have or obtain mandated reporter training.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, actively participates in, and assists children in activities.
• Practices basic safety and health policies; guides children in clean-up routines and general development.
• Completes required documentation (e.g., incident reports).
• Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing.
• Maintains a child-friendly center and implements appropriate discipline as needed.
• Knows fire and emergency procedures and acts accordingly when necessary.
• Maintains current Pediatric and Child CPR and First Aid certifications; completes trainings annually.
• Attends staff meetings and reports any suspected abuse to coordinator/director.
• Prepares center materials as needed; follows YMCA policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality and treats all families with dignity and respect.

Education

High school diploma or GED (preferred)

Job description

Lancaster City Center YMCA is seeking a Part-Time Child Watch Attendant for 10-15 hours per week, with evening 4:30-8:00 PM and weekend 9:00 AM-3:00 PM availability. You will supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities, delivering a safe, welcoming experience for families.

As a direct care role, you support daily program activities, follow YMCA policies, maintain a clean, child-friendly center, and participate in CPR/First Aid trainings.