What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMCA Childwatch Staff: Part-time position at Valparaiso Family YMCA?
The Valparaiso YMCA is looking for friendly faces to join our Childwatch team! You will provide supervision and care for those aged from infants to pre-teens in a fun and safe environment.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a Childwatch team member you will ensure the health and safety of all children, while positively engaging with members and families to enhance their experience and their childrens growth at our facility.
Essential Functions:Child Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of children; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Perform opening and/or closing procedures as required and outlined in guidelines.
Follow parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures. Document attendance.
Interact with children in a variety of positive, fun and learning activities. Comfort upset children.
Check diapers hourly and change when necessary.
Feed children in accordance with parent/guardian instructions.
Clean toys, chairs, shelves, wash dishes, fold laundry, clean bathrooms and empty trash as needed.
Other:
Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtains and maintains required trainings.
Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
Communicate with fellow staff and supervisors. Provide feedback and address concerns in a courteous manner.
Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
Shifts Available:
8am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
3pm - 7pm
All staff are required to work a minimum of two 8am - 12pm Saturday shifts per month.
Salary:
Starting at $11 per hour and $12 per hour on Saturdays.
YMCA benefits include:
Free YMCA membership and discount for family membership
Child Watch hours are available free of charge for staff children.
Fun team environment
Job Requirements:
Minimum age 16 years
2 years of high school education.
Previous child care experience preferred.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. As a Childwatch team member you will ensure the health and safety of all children, while positively engaging with members and families to enhance their experience and their childrens growth at our facility.
Essential Functions:Child Responsibilities:
Ensure the safety of children; maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Perform opening and/or closing procedures as required and outlined in guidelines.
Follow parent/guardian sign in and sign out procedures. Document attendance.
Interact with children in a variety of positive, fun and learning activities. Comfort upset children.
Check diapers hourly and change when necessary.
Feed children in accordance with parent/guardian instructions.
Clean toys, chairs, shelves, wash dishes, fold laundry, clean bathrooms and empty trash as needed.
Other:
Follow emergency procedures and safety precautions. Follow procedures for reporting all accidents, incidents, and hazards.
Adhere to all policies, rules, and regulations as outlined in employee handbook and other communications. Obtains and maintains required trainings.
Adhere to work schedule and substitute for other staff as needed.
Communicate with fellow staff and supervisors. Provide feedback and address concerns in a courteous manner.
Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description.
Shifts Available:
8am - 12pm
2pm - 4pm
3pm - 7pm
All staff are required to work a minimum of two 8am - 12pm Saturday shifts per month.
Salary:
Starting at $11 per hour and $12 per hour on Saturdays.
YMCA benefits include:
Free YMCA membership and discount for family membership
Child Watch hours are available free of charge for staff children.
Fun team environment
Job Requirements:
Minimum age 16 years
2 years of high school education.
Previous child care experience preferred.
Physical ability and stamina to perform the duties as outlined above, including but not limited to extended periods of sitting, standing, and walking; bending, stooping, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 35 pounds.
Salary : $11 - $12
