Child Watch Lead

Position: Child Watch Lead

Wage: $18.24 to $18.69 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: Gordon Family YMCA, Sumner, WA

As a Child Watch Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, caring, and fun learning environment 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
• Assist and support the supervision of the Child Watch program under the directions of the Program Director.
• Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.
• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• One year or more of related experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with children of all ages preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related office equipment, and the ability to instruct youth classes in sports, games, and activities.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred)

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA
  360 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 Life Mart 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:

• Healthiest You: 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.

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

Position Summary

The Child Watch Lead ensures a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

• Encourage member and parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• 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.
• Provide appropriate discipline of children, as necessary, according to YMCA policy and procedures.
• Assist child with personal maintenance, as needed by the child.
• 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.
• Responsible for providing a safe, fun environment for children in our Child Watch facility.
• Assist and support the supervision of the youth programs under the directions of the program director.
• Complete periodic head counts and document on Child Watch Chart.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Prepare Child Watch Kiosk for members to sign-up child into the program.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff…