Childwatch Childcare Assistant

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.


MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Farmington Family YMCA
YMCA Employee Benefits
• FREE Family Membership & Discounted Access to Programs
• Flexible Scheduling
• Family-friendly Work Environment
• Employee Assistance Program & Retirement Plan
General Function
The Childwatch Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants.

Education/Experience/Training/Certifications
• Good communication skills.
• Experience working with children in a supervised setting preferred.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
• Ensures the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities
• Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios and assists in maintaining attendance records
• Maintains a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents
• Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards
• Must be knowledgeable in illnesses and child abuse symptoms and procedures
• Performs other assigned duties as directed by Supervisor
Abilities & Skills
• Ability to plan, lead, and participate in Child Watch activities in a variety of indoor and/or outdoor settings.

For more opportunities to join our team, please visit the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit's career page (ymcadetroit.org/careers).


CHILD WATCH CHILDCARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Child Watch Childcare Assistant Department: Child Watch
FLSA Status: Non-exempt Status: Part-time Reports to: Youth & Family Program Director


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Child Watch Childcare Assistant will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, and fun program for Child Watch and Kids Club participants. This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensure the health, safety and wellbeing of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children.
• Maintain a positive and respectful manner of communication with families/parents.
• Provide a safe, fun and inviting environment for participant in our child watch areas.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
• Assist in maintaining attendance and sign in records.
• Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in selection of services that meet their individual needs.
• Assist in designing and implementing age appropriate activities for participants.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Membership Experience Director.
• Maintain the appropriate staff-to-child ratios.
• Have an understanding and follow all program and emergency procedures at the site.
• Documents accidents and incidents involving program participants following the YMCA’s procedures.
• Communicates all emergencies to supervisor immediately.
• Serve as a role model for all youth and all staff by displaying exemplary behavior at all times included but not limited to demonstrating YMCA core values, voice, and HEPA standards.

EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
• Provide a safe and loving environment for the children participating in the program.
• Provide positive relations with those associated with the YMCA, children and parents alike.
• A positive image of the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit in the community.
• Sound management skills of the various components of the position, including al supervision.
• The degree to which the needs of the Child Watch participants, and their families are being met.


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