Y-Town Attendant

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Wetumpka (AL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery invites applications for a part-time Child Watch Attendant at Y-Town in Wetumpka, AL. You will supervise children, facilitate engaging activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment for families using YMCA facilities.

Required are basic childcare experience, ability to lift and move with children, and a friendly, professional demeanor. The role supports diverse age groups and flexible scheduling including weekends and events.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with children preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Able to work with multiple age groups (infants–school age).
• Ability to lift and actively participate in children's activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide active supervision of children in the YMCA Child Watch/Kids Zone program.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment.
• Greets families and helps children transition into the program.
• Plan age-appropriate activities and maintain program records.

Skills

Child care

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Dependability

Tools

CPR certification

First Aid certification

YMCA safety trainings

Job description

This position provides a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians utilize YMCA facilities, participate in programs, or engage in other activities. The Child Watch (Y-Town) Attendant provides quality care that focuses on safety, belonging, positive relationships, and creating a fun experience for every child.

The Child Watch (Y-Town) Attendant actively supervises children, leads age-appropriate activities, and maintains a clean, organized, and welcoming environment. Staff are expected to interact positively with children and families while modeling the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

The Child Watch (Y-Town) Attendant may work with children of different ages, including infants, toddlers, preschool children, and school-age children. Staff must be comfortable adjusting activities, communication, supervision, and care based on the developmental needs of each child.

Essential Functions

• Provides active and continuous supervision of children while they are participating in the YMCA Child Watch / Kids Zone program.
• Creates a safe, positive, welcoming, and engaging environment where children feel comfortable and supported.
• Greets children and parents/guardians in a friendly and professional manner and helps children transition comfortably into the program.
• Plans and participates in age-appropriate games, activities, crafts, movement activities, reading, and other experiences that keep children engaged.
• Works with multiple age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children, based on program needs and staffing requirements.
• Adjusts activities and interactions to meet the individual developmental, emotional, and physical needs of each child.
• Maintains visual and auditory supervision of all children at all times and follows required staff-to-child ratios and YMCA safety procedures.
• Provides appropriate care and assistance to infants and young children, including diapering and other basic care needs when required and permitted by program procedures.
• Uses positive guidance and age-appropriate behavior management techniques to promote cooperation, respect, sharing, and positive interactions among children.
• Maintains accurate attendance, sign-in/sign-out, child information, and other required program records.
• Communicates with parents/guardians regarding their child's experience, activities, needs, or concerns in a professional and positive manner.
• Immediately reports accidents, injuries, incidents, safety concerns, or unusual behavior to the appropriate supervisor and follows established reporting procedures.
• Maintains a clean, sanitary, organized, and safe Child Watch / Kids Zone environment.
• Cleans and sanitizes toys, equipment, tables, surfaces, and other areas as required throughout the day.
• Ensures toys, games, books, and equipment are age-appropriate, safe, and properly stored after use.
• Follows YMCA emergency procedures, including fire, severe weather, evacuation, lockdown, and other emergency procedures.
• Follows all YMCA policies and procedures related to child safety, supervision, child abuse prevention, health, sanitation, and member service.
• Protects the confidentiality and privacy of children and families participating in the program.
• Provides excellent customer service and develops positive relationships with YMCA members, children, families, volunteers, and staff.
• Demonstrates and promotes the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Attends required staff meetings, YMCA trainings, and professional development opportunities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous experience working with children, babysitting, child care, education, camp, or youth programs preferred.
• Must be at least 16 years old.
• Must be comfortable working with children ranging from infants through school age.
• Must be willing and able to work with multiple age groups, including infants, toddlers, preschool children, and school-age children.
• Must be dependable, patient, energetic, and comfortable interacting with children and adults.
• Ability to communicate positively and professionally with parents, children, and staff.
• Ability to follow directions, YMCA policies, safety procedures, and established program guidelines.
• Ability to work independently while also functioning as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain active supervision of children in a busy environment.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include mornings, evenings, Saturdays, and special YMCA events based on program needs.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, bend, kneel, sit on the floor, stand, and actively participate in children's activities.
• Ability to lift and carry young children when necessary and appropriate.

CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• First Aid certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• YMCA safety trainings required.
• Child Abuse Prevention training required.
• Additional YMCA or state-required childcare trainings must be completed within established timeframes.

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.