Child Watch Attendant

The Child Watch Attendant will provide direct supervision of children in a group setting. Provide a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. Other department duties as assigned.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Safely supervise a group of children ages eight weeks to ten years of age.
2. Implement program activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA core values.
3. Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness.
4. Maintain positive relationship with parents and other staff.
5. Follow YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
6. Attend all staff meetings and in-service training.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause.
• Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum age of 16
• Previous experience working with children.
• Work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
• First Aid, CPR and AED within 30 days of hire.
• Child Abuse Prevent training required within 30 days of hire.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Maintain a safe and positive environment.
• Supervise children ages 8 weeks to 10 years individually and in small groups.
• Maintain effective and cooperative relationships with co-workers, parents and children.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from participants, members, staff, administration or the general public.
• HOURS: Must be flexible.
  • 24-hour notice required if calling out for shift and you are responsible for getting your own sub.
  • Availability must be turned in by the 15th of each month to the Director- Membership & Wellness.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• • Sufficient strength and agility to perform essential functions of position including the ability to occasionally lift and/or move a child weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to perform essential functions which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: standing; sitting; semi-to-full reaching overhead; crouching; kneeling; carrying; twisting of the waist, shoulders and legs.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, religion, color, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic. The YMCA of Central Virginia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Substance Free Workplace