Childwatch/YKids Attendant (Nights&Weekends)

Primary Summary: 

The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

Under the supervision of the Family Life Director, the Childwatch/YKids Attendant is responsible for group control, the safety of the children attending, and following association lesson plans. He/She also serves as a role model by exemplifying high standards and values. Delivers a quality experience to children, members, and guests focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring. 

Essential Functions: 

• Supervise children in all Childwatch/YKIDS usage areas. Maintain line of sight and sound at all times. 

• Helps plan, leads, and participates in all activities by providing direction and motivation for all children in the program 

• Remains flexible as needs change. 

• Maintains an open line of communication with supervisors, parents, and children. Maintains a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model. 

• Responsible for the safety and well-being of all children in the program, including changing diapers, toileting assistance, and infant feedings. 

• Engages professionally with parents/members at drop off and pick up. 

• Provides direction and motivation for children in the program. 

• Responsible for being proactive in all aspects of the program and watching for safety concerns or opportunities to engage with children/parents. 

• Helps ensure that the youth program operates in accordance with all safety and childcare standards. 

• Attends all staff meetings and required training programs. 

• Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor. 

• Must be available to work during Kids Night Out and other planned youth activities/events

• Flexible to work with all age groups and programs provided by Childwatch/YKIDS 

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will: 

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens 

• Attend required abuse risk management training annually 

• Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens. 

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations. 

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements. 

Qualifications 

Minimum Requirements: 

• Minimum age of 18 years old 
• This position requires a desire to work with children. 
• The incumbent must be a positive role model for children. 
• He/She must lead, control, and inspire the children with warmth, clear instruction, a positive attitude, and appropriate firmness. 
• This position requires an understanding of and a commitment to the total effort of the YMCA mission and the Christian principles upon which it was founded. 
• Successful completion of background & Child Abuse & Neglect screening 
• Acquire and maintain the following certifications before the start date via YMCA, American Red Cross, American Heart Association, and American Health and Safety Institute (ASHI): First Aid/CPR /AED (valid 2 years unless otherwise noted) 
• Requisite Online Training Modules (completed before the start date and repeated annually). 

Physical Demands: 

• Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to the environment or special accommodations made of sufficient nature to complete assigned tasks. 

• Ability to communicate clearly through speech and understanding of the English language. 

• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, manual dexterity, and lift a maximum of 40 pounds.