Child Watch Assistant - Part Time
$33,280–$33,280 year
On-siteFayetteville, New York, United States
Job Summary
Supervise children in the YMCA Child Watch Program, maintaining constant visual attention and ensuring well-being in accordance with YMCA guidelines and state health department policies. Monitor drop-off and pick-up procedures, manage attendance, and complete required reports while enforcing child abuse prevention rules. Perform equipment checks, clean and store supplies, and respond immediately to emergency situations using known procedures. Act as an ambassador for membership engagement and foster positive relationships with individuals and groups. Maintain physical presence, remain alert, and model core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility during shifts from 8:30 am to 12 pm and 4 pm to 7:30 pm, Monday through Saturday.
Required Qualifications
- Desire and ability to work with and relate to children
- Willingness to accept supervision and guidance
- Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities
- Good role model, with integrity and adaptability
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others
- Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members
- Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
- Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service
- Must have current CPR and First Aid
- On occasion ability to lift and carry children and equipment
- May spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture
- Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
- Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
- All employees are required to always follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA
- The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old preferred
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