Child Watch Assistant

2 weeks ago

Baldwinsville, New York, United States YMCA of Central New York Full time
Job Title: Child Watch Assistant

Under the direction of the Family Director, the Child Watch Assistant provides an exceptional member experience by directing the Child Watch Center towards its primary objective of putting Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and maintain a physically and mentally safe environment of interest, confidence, and support, within which children can grow.
  • Establish positive relationships with parents, children, volunteers, and other staff members; be a positive role model.
  • Oversee supervision of all children; maintain that children are never left alone; make sure all children are watched at all times.
  • Engage children in quality, age-appropriate activities, weekly craft calendar, arts & crafts, active games, and center-based learning.
  • Inventory, maintain supplies, and supply requests under the direction of the Family Prime Time Supervisor.
  • Maintain cleanliness in the Family Prime Time Center.
  • Transport children to class via Wee Deliver and ensure they are signed-in to class (may not pertain to all branches).
  • Be familiar with programs and special events throughout the facility and encourage families to participate.
  • Actively support and participate in YMCA functions as notified by the supervisor.
  • Attend all required staff meetings and provide constructive input.
  • Substitute for staff when needed.
  • Know, understand and abide by all branch specific emergency procedures; provide first aid to children and/or staff if/when needed.
  • Oversee toileting and diaper changes for children as needed.
Requirements:
  • Prior experience working or volunteering with children ages 6 weeks to 11 years old.
  • Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and interpersonal skills are critical to the success of this position.
  • Demonstrated ability to multi-task and handle multiple demands simultaneously with minimal direction.
  • Possess and demonstrate excellent customer service, decision-making, problem solving, team oriented, creative thinking, and leadership skills.
  • Ability to read, interpret and effectively communicate document, information and instructions such as safety rules, membership procedures, customer service, YMCA promotion and programs, and YMCA policies and procedures etc.
  • Brings to this position maturity, responsibility and a sincere interest in working with people of all ages.
  • Possess knowledge of various resources for programming ideas and the skills to utilize that information in program implementation.
  • Possess knowledge of age appropriate activities, developmental milestones, and expectations of children ages 6 weeks to 11 years old.
  • Ability to observe confidentiality.
  • Able to work a flexible work schedule to include evenings and weekends.
Trainings & Certifications:
  • Must complete online Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety and Youth Protection Series trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
  • Must hold CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications, or successfully complete these certifications, within the designated time frame per your branch requirements.
  • Must complete online Hazard Communication training within the first 90-days of employment.
  • Must attend and complete other trainings as assigned by director per branch requirements
Core Competencies:
  • Supports the Mission, Vision, and Direction of the YMCA.
  • Builds Community.
  • Provides a Quality Experience for Members, Participants, Internal Customer and Others.
  • Works Productively.
  • Uses Effective Personal Behaviors/Communicates Effectively.
Physical Demands:

Ability to frequently sit, use his/her hands and fingers, stand, walk, reach, balance, stoop, crouch, kneel, and climb. Ability to lift and/or carry and move up to 35 pounds (occasionally this could be more).

Work Environment:

Duties are performed in a childcare setting; at times childcare employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and the risk of injury from children.

All childcare employees are required to follow the preventive health policies of the Family Prime Time Center at all times.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to above average.

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