Child Watch Morning Staff

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Morning Shift: 7:30am-12:30pm

Evening Shift: 4:00pm-7:30pm

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Greet families and children upon entering the Child Watch and Kids Adventure Center.
• Engage with all children in a loving and positive manner.
• Supervises daily activities/play areas during morning and evening hours.
• Supervises children during their play time.
• Maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
• Adheres and enforces all Child Watch and Kids Adventure policies
• Maintains program site and equipment. Be sure tables/windows/toys are wiped down with disinfectant spray regularly throughout your shift. Notify Supervisor of any concerns.
• Follow all check in/out procedures.
• Attends and participates in required staff meetings and training.

YMCA COMPETENCIES:

Mission Advancement:Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications, OSHA, and Child Abuse prevention training within 30-days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred.
• Ability to supervise up to 20 children at a time- organize and manage program activities and free-play settings.
• Previous experience with diverse populations is preferred.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.
• Ability to work well and communicate effectively with co-workers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to lift 20 pounds.
• Must be able to move in a fast paced environment.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Middletown, RI 02842 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15