Job Description

The Child Watch Assistant provides a quality experience for Stephens Family YMCA members and guests, providing direct care to children ages six weeks to 10 years while parents and guardians utilize the Stephens Family YMCA.

Essential Functions

Overall

• Support the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Provide a quality experience to children and families focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.

Principal Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision of a group of children ages six weeks to 10 years of age while parents and guardians utilize the facility.
• Care for and interact with children on a developmentally appropriate level.
• Encourage children’s engagement in age-appropriate activities that foster positive physical, social, emotional and spiritual growth and development.
• Ensure safety of all children in assigned Child Watch area. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.
• Make sound judgements with respect to emergency situations.
• Clean and disinfect Child Watch area, toys and materials.
• Keep Child Watch area safe, clean and neat in appearance.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with members, guests, parents/guardians and colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Attend all required staff meetings.

Qualifications and Physical Demands

Qualified applicants must be:

1. 16 years of age.
2. Able to life 60 pounds.
3. Certified in Adult/Pediatric CPR and AED or obtain certification within 60 days of employment.

Hiring for the Following Hours

Monday - Friday 4:00pm - 7:30pm

Saturday 7:30am - 12:00pm

Sunday 1:30pm - 5:00pm

Effect on End Result

When all responsibilities are fulfilled, the YMCA will benefit from the following:

1. High quality childcare services.
2. Strong, positive relationships with YMCA members and guests.
3. A safe, clean childcare environment.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership
• Discount on YMCA programs and merchandise
• 403(b) and 401(a) (upon eligibility)
• Paid time off in conjunction with IL Paid Leave for All Workers Act

Child Abuse Prevention

As a YMCA staff member, you are responsible for ensuring a safe and supportive environment for all members, participants, and colleagues. This includes actively adhering to and promoting the YMCA's abuse risk management policies, which are designed to prevent and address any potential incidents of abuse. You are expected to remain vigilant in recognizing signs of abuse, report any concerns or suspicious behaviors immediately, and participate in required training to stay informed on best practices for safeguarding. Your commitment to these protocols is essential in fostering a trusted, respectful, and secure environment for everyone involved in YMCA programs and services.