YMCA Reston - Child Watch Attendant

12196 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, VA 20190, USA

Posted Sunday, February 15, 2026 at 5:00 AM

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is one of the largest charities in the DC area. The Y serves as an anchor in the community offering programs and services encompassing youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Position: P/T Child Watch Attendant Salary: $13.00/hour

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.

About the Job

The YMCA Reston is looking for a caring, helpful, and enthusiastic team player to join our Child Watch team. The Child Watch Attendant supervises children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. The attendant is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their supervision and maintain a creative and playful atmosphere for all participants
• Plan and supervise activities for the children
• Plays and interacts with the children while they are in your care
• Changes diapers when necessary

Shifts Available:

• Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 12:00pm

Qualifications and Skills:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience in ChildWatch preferred
• Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
• Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
• Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development

Working Conditions:

• Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
• Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
• Must have visual acuity to observe all children

We offer the following benefits:

Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan;
free YMCA membership for employee
; numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!