Youth Care & Activity Specialist — Part-Time

YMCA of Greenville; Verdin Estates (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Free individual Y membership

50% Discount on Programs

12% Retirement Contribution

403b Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

The YMCA of Greenville is hiring a part-time Child Watch Associate to provide safe, engaging care for children from infants to age 12. You will work directly with parents and guardians, delivering quality supervision and age-appropriate activities in a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include engaging children in movement, literacy, and imaginative play, ensuring safety, managing check-in/out, and communicating with families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Minimum of 6 months experience working with children and in customer service.
• Ability to engage with children in a positive and developmentally appropriate manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to respond calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Completion of required trainings within 30 days of hire: New Staff Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR/First Aid.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care for children ranging from infants to age 12, adapting to 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 check-in/check-out procedures and supervision ratios.
• Serve as a welcoming and professional representative of the YMCA, maintaining clear communication with parents.
• Attend required trainings and meetings, including quarterly Child Watch team meetings and annual association-wide training.

Skills

Child engagement

Customer service

Team player

Calm under pressure

Job description

The YMCA of Greenville is hiring a part-time Child Watch Associate to provide safe, engaging care for children from infants to age 12. You will work directly with parents and guardians, delivering quality supervision and age-appropriate activities in a welcoming environment.

Responsibilities include engaging children in movement, literacy, and imaginative play, ensuring safety, managing check-in/out, and communicating with families.