About this role
- This position is primarily responsible for representing the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.
- Appropriate activities should be providing for growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development.
- By conducting him/herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, this position is a role model for children and adults.
- Provide care to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, who are members and guests of the YMCA.
- Shifts are no longer than 5 hours long.
- During this time, Child Watch Team Member will watch children while parents engage in Healthy Living activities at the YMCA.
- They will play with and facilitate activities for children, and supervise them while they play.
- Key Functions/Responsibilities: Keeps safety of children as first priority.
- Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children and parents.
- Never leave the children unattended.
- Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere for the children.
- Develop and foster a “family club” atmosphere by participating with members in an enthusiastic, courteous, and friendly manner.
- By personal example, helps to interpret the quality of the YMCA values to children, staff, and parents.
- Must be a positive role model.
- Learn all emergency procedures and familiarize yourself with the first aid equipment.
- Keep room clean of food and small objects which may be deemed a choking hazard.
- Inspect room each morning for possible hazards, clean and vacuum room prior to closing each day.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.