Child Watch Coordinator

Position: Child Watch Coordinator

Wage: $20.06 to $21.32 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Pearl Street Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA

As a Child Watch Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and organizing age-appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. 

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent (preferred).
• One to two years of related experience as a coordinator of people or activities (preferred).
• Ability to use computer and typical business software and office machines.
• Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, and file maintenance.
• Positive attitude and previous experience with [preschool-aged children] and diverse populations.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Provide support in planning part-time staff interviews and training.
• Assist in recruiting and supervising volunteers to assist with programming support. 
• Plan and organize age-appropriate activities. Play actively with the children.
• Adapt activities to the needs of each.
• Monitor the health and socialization of children daily.
• Assist with maintaining cleanliness and order in the child watch area.
• Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care. Greet parents and help children feel welcome.
• Communicate regarding their child’s behavior. 
• Monitor the day to day activities to maintain high quality operations to include safety, progress and fun

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

At the Y, we’re all about empowering people, inspiring action, and strengthening the communities we call home. Join our team and support our vision of creating opportunity to all can thrive in every season of life. To apply, visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org. 

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled

Qualifications

Child Watch Coordinator Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

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Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.