Child Watch Attendant - Mornings, Earlywine Park YMCA

Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.

POSITION DESCRIPTION :

To provide a safe and fun environment for children in the YMCA Child Watch and Y-Zone.

Shifts are staggered during the following days and times: 

Weekday Shifts: Monday through Friday 8am-12:30pm 

Weekend shifts: Saturdays, 8am-12:30pm

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Must stay current in CPRPR/AED/O2 and First Aid, renewed annually.
• Keep accurate attendance and enrollment records.
• Keep child watch area clean and equipment organized.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Interact individually with children.
• Adhere to and implement YMCA mission and philosophy.
• diaper children as necessary. Maintain supervision of all children at all times.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
• Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.

Requirements

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid (class provided through the YMCA).
• Must be 16 years old with experience in working with infants and children.  
• Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written. 
• Physical activities include heavy work involving body movement and physical application, reaching/lifting (5-50 pounds), Standing/walking, repetitive motions, physical motion/movement, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling.