Child Watch Attendant--North Family Y

Company Description

The Scott County Family Y is a powerful association of men, women and children of all ages and from all walks of life joined together by a shared passion: to strengthen the foundations of community. With a commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility, the Y ensures that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.

We have several locations:  North, West, Davenport, Bettendorf, Utica Ridge, Camp Abe Lincoln, Childcare and Maquoketa. 

Job Description

The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for directly participating with program

participants, principally the children of the Y members who are using the facility. The Child Watch

Attendant is to help facilitate and guide the teaching of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility

and assist in the maintenance of the Child Watch room in accordance with YMCA standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Serves as role model to members, and Y staff and, at all times lives the mission, vision and

values of the YMCA movement.

2. Implements character development activities

3. Participates with the children in all activities

4. Maintains assigned area in order to ensure safe and sanitary conditions

5. Uses appropriate discipline techniques

6. Provides, if necessary, one-on-one care of a child with special needs

7. Attends required specialized trainings

8. Assists Lead Child Watch Attendant with informing all parent of problems that arise or

situations needing their attention

9. Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.

16. Adherence to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y.

17. Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency

      procedures and location of emergency equipment.

18. Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.

19. All other duties as assigned by the Child Watch Coordinator and/or Branch Executive.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or equivalent

2. Prior child care experience preferred

CERTIFICATION:

1. Must be able to pass background check

2. CPR/First Aid/AED certification*

3. Mandatory Reporter*

 *Note: If not currently certified, must obtain certification within 30 days of hire. The * noted certification training programs are provided by SCFY staff.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must be able to sit, stand and walk frequently and for long periods each day and able to lift up to 30 lbs. Must be able to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms regularly.  Possess the ability to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to care for young children. Will frequently need to be able to see, smell and hear.  Must be physically able to perform and participate in field trips as well as other physical activities of program participants. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to small children and toys.  Occasionally the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and varying fitness equipment.  The noise level in the work environment can vary from quiet to moderate depending upon the number of participants and activities occurring.  This position works in a variety of environments which can include, but are not limited to, indoors, outdoors, schools and gymnasiums. 

Additional Information

The hours for this part time position will work be anytime Monday-Friday 8am-12pm or 4pm-8pm. Saturday hours are 8am-12pm.

PT employees receive a single Y membership at no cost and are able to participate in the Y Retirement

(12%) program if they meet the eligibility requirements.

SCFY is an EEO employer.