Substitute Child Watch Staff

Key Responsibilities

• Provide care to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, who are members and guests of the YMCA.
• Ensure that all shifts are covered, including stepping in to cover shifts when staff members are unavailable.
• Supervise children during playtime and facilitate activities to keep them engaged in a fun and stimulating environment.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming space for children and parents.
• Model YMCA values (caring, responsibility, honesty, and respect) in all interactions with children, parents, and fellow staff members.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times, emphasizing both personal safety and emotional well-being.
• Attend all staff meetings and trainings as required.
• Keeps safety of children as first priority.  Emphasizes personal safety and emotional well-being with the children and parents.
• Never leave the children unattended.
• Provide a fun, safe, and stimulating atmosphere for the children.
• Develop and foster a “family club” atmosphere by participating with members in an enthusiastic, courteous, and friendly manner.
• By personal example, helps to interpret the quality of the YMCA values to children, staff, and parents.   Must be a positive role model.
• Learn all emergency procedures and familiarize yourself with the first aid equipment.  
• Keep room clean of food and small objects which may be deemed a choking hazard.
• Inspect room each morning for possible hazards, clean and vacuum room prior to closing each day.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as requested by supervisor.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Previous experience working with children in a babysitting, child care or school setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with adults and children alike. 

• Child Abuse Prevention (or within 90 days of employment) 
• Respect in the Workplace (or within 90 days of employment)
• Others to be determined
• CPR, First Aid, AED

Benefits

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment. 
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions. 
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other. 
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion. 
• A healthy work/life balance 
• Comprehensive benefits including: 
• FREE YMCA Membership for you. 
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons. 
• Discounted or FREE family membership. 
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement) 
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package. 
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)