Child Watch

Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Child Watch Attendant will promote the highest quality service in the care of the children of the YMCA’s members and participants. This position will also provide oversight and development of this service to further the association’s mission.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Assists in establishing and maintaining a safe and healthful environment:

1. Assists in maintaining efficient, well-arranged areas.
2. Keeps equipment and materials in good repair and stored in a safe, orderly fashion.
3. Cleans and sanitizes toys weekly and other times as needed.
4. Helps with maintaining cleanliness of participation areas (washes tables before and after snack, sweeps floor, cleans up any spills promptly, etc.)
5. Assists in providing materials and activities appropriate for the children.
6. Assists in supporting children’s social-emotional development and providing positive guidance.
7. Assists children as needed and appropriate phases of self-help training (dressing, toileting, handwashing, eating, etc).
8. Utilizes appropriate group management techniques.
9. Encourages daily health routines with children such as hand washing.
10. Provides adequate supervision ensuring the safety of active children and engaging in those activities.
11. Other duties as assigned

Assists in establishing positive and productive communication with families:

1. Assists in maintaining contact with parents through verbal and written communication, posted information, etc. 
2. Speaks with families in a friendly, courteous, and respectful manner.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Requirements

1. One to two years related experience preferred.
2. Typical requirements within 30 days of hire include: completion of: Working with Program Volunteers; CPR; First Aid; AED; Bloodborne Pathogens.
3. Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

1. Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
2. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
3. Ability to stand for long periods of time.
4. Ability to get down on the floor and interact with the children on their level.

DECLARATIONS:

1. This job description is not all-inclusive and the Childwatch Attendant will also perform other reasonably related duties assigned by immediate supervisor and other management personnel.
2. The Association reserves the right to review or change the job responsibilities of this position to meet the needs of the Association as those needs continue to change.
3. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

1. I acknowledge I have read and understand the job description for Childwatch Attendant.
2. I understand that it is my responsibility to comply with this job description.
3. I understand that I should consult my supervisor regarding any questions I may have in reference to this job description.
4. I understand that this job description may be revised at any time without prior notice. All changes will be communicated to me and a new job description will be available for my review and signature.
5. A copy of this signed acknowledgement will be included in my personnel file.