Primary Summary:

The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Under the supervision of the Family Life Director, the Childwatch/YKids Attendant is responsible for group control, the safety of the children attending, and following association lesson plans. He/She also serves as a role model by exemplifying high standards and values. Delivers a quality experience to children, members, and guests focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

• Supervise children in all Childwatch/YKIDS usage areas. Maintain line of sight and sound at all times.

• Helps plan, leads, and participates in all activities by providing direction and motivation for all children in the program

• Remains flexible as needs change.

• Maintains an open line of communication with supervisors, parents, and children. Maintains a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model.

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all children in the program, including changing diapers, toileting assistance, and infant feedings.

• Engages professionally with parents/members at drop off and pick up.

• Provides direction and motivation for children in the program.

• Responsible for being proactive in all aspects of the program and watching for safety concerns or opportunities to engage with children/parents.

• Helps ensure that the youth program operates in accordance with all safety and childcare standards.

• Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

• Must be available to work during Kids Night Out and other planned youth activities/events

• Flexible to work with all age groups and programs provided by Childwatch/YKIDS

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens

• Attend required abuse risk management training annually

• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum age of 18 years old
• This position requires a desire to work with children.
• The incumbent must be a positive role model for children.
• He/She must lead, control, and inspire the children with warmth, clear instruction, a positive attitude, and appropriate firmness.
• This position requires an understanding of and a commitment to the total effort of the YMCA mission and the Christian principles upon which it was founded.
• Successful completion of background & Child Abuse & Neglect screening
• Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI): First Aid/CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted)
• Requisite Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually).

Physical Demands:

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to the environment or special accommodations made of sufficient nature to complete assigned tasks.

• Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language.

• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, manual dexterity, and lift a maximum of 40 pounds.