Job Description

MAKE AN IMPACT ON TODAY’S YOUTH
WITH A JOB AT THE Y!
Now Hiring at the Boll 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).