YMCA Alexandria - Child Watch Attendant

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking a Child Watch staff member to ensure the safety and well-being of children in the program. You will monitor activities, greet families, and maintain a clean, secure environment for kids to play and learn.

Applicants must be 18+, hold CPR and First Aid certifications, and pass health and background checks. The role emphasizes teamwork, clear communication with parents, and strict adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test.
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Opens and closes Child Watch room as required.
• Locks door before leaving the building.
• Checks first aid kit and OSHA equipment and knows its location.
• Keeps certifications current and up to date.
• Takes charge in case of accident and follows emergency procedures.
• Fills out accident reports when necessary and payroll sheets to supervisor.
• Enforces safety regulations and reports unsafe conditions.
• Cleans toys and equipment daily; changes crib sheets and diapers.
• Sign-in/out by parents; collect coupons.
• Interact with and supervise children; greet parents/guardians.
• Wear name tags; enforce no food/snacks policy.
• Provide friendly customer service and build relationships with families.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Child interaction

Patience

Education

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

TB test

Background check

Job description

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in the YMCA Child Watch Program

Supervisory Responsibility:

• X No Supervisory responsibility
• Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)
• Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel
• Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees
• Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/man a gerial employees

Organizational Structure:

Job title to which this position reports: TBD

Job titles directly reporting to this position: None

Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Opens and closes Child Watch room as required
• Is the last person to leave the room and locks door before leaving the building
• Checks first aid kit and OSHA equipment, and knows its location

• Keeps certifications current and up to date
• Takes full charge in case of accident, and follows appropriate emergency procedures
• Properly fills out accident reports when necessary
• Promptly fills out and turns in payroll sheets to supervisor
• Enforces safety regulations (i.e. keep children out of cabinets and drawers, etc.)

• Reports all unsafe and unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor
• Cleans toys and equipment daily
• Changes sheets on crib daily
• Changes diapers on children often
• Has parents sign-in and sign-out, and collects appropriate number of coupons

• Continually plays and interacts with the children while they are in your care
• Is courteous and greets the parents/guardians who come into Child Watch
• Wears name tags at all times
• Enforces no food/snacks policy
• Other duties as required

Customer Service Standards:

Staff Engagement:

• Greets all children with a smile and by name
• Provides ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development

• Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child

Facility Excellence:

• Provides a safe and clean environment for all kids
• Is knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings

Show:

• Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child
• Builds lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids

Required Competencies:

Mission Advancement

• Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.
• Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

Collaboration

• Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Operational Effectiveness

• Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth

• Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.
• Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships
• Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting

• Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude
• Must be able to work as a team member
• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development

YMCA Leadership Certification:

Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children