Job Description

Help create a safe, welcoming, and fun experience for our youngest YMCA members! The YMCA of the Roses is seeking caring and dependable Child Watch Staff to join our team at the Shrewsbury YMCA. This part-time position is perfect for someone who enjoys working with children, engaging them in age-appropriate activities, and providing a positive environment while parents and caregivers enjoy all the Y has to offer. Availability is needed for weekday mornings, evenings, and weekends.

A Child Watch Attendant is a direct care position responsible for assisting in the implementation of daily program activities and care of YMCA member's children while in Child Watch. All employees must reflect the YMCA of York and York County core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility when carrying out their job functions.

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises, actively participates in, and assists children in activities
2. Practices basic safety and health policies; guides children clean-up routines, bathroom habits and general development
3. Completes required documentation (i.e. incident reports)
4. Practices infection control procedures and proper hand washing
5. Establishes and maintains a child friendly center. Implements appropriate discipline techniques as needed
6. Knows fire and emergency procedures and acts accordingly when necessary
7. Maintains current Pediatric and Child CPR and First Aid certifications. Completes child abuse prevention and appropriate touch trainings on an annual basis
8. Attends staff meetings
9. Reports any suspected abuse to coordinator/ director
10. Prepares center materials as needed
11. Responsible to know and follow established policies and procedures of the YMCA and Child Watch
12. Maintains a positive attitude toward children and their families
13. Maintains confidentiality and treats all families with dignity and respect
14. Performs all janitorial duties (i.e. wiping down tables, sweeping the floor, etc.)
15. All other duties as assigned

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Inclusion
• Emotional Maturity

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or general educational development certificate preferred
• A minimum of an 8th grade education and 500 documented hours of experience with children
• Obtain a state police clearance, a child abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance
• Must have or obtain Adult and Pediatric CPR, AED and First Aid
• Must have or obtain mandated reporter training

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• A caregiver must be in good physical and mental health and have a genuine interest in children and their development.
• The following are physical demands that are essential to this position: Climbing, kneeling, reaching, pushing, digital dexterity, balancing, crouching, standing, pulling, grasping, repetitive motion, stooping, crawling, walking, lifting, talking and hearing.
• Considered a light work position requiring exerting up to 30 pounds of force occasionally.