Child Watch Lead

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Child Watch Lead to join our team.

The YMCAfocuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

As a Child Watch Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
• Assist and support the supervision of the Child Watch program under the directions of the Program Director.
• Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.

Are you a good fit?

• Committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
• One year or more of related experience (preferred).
• Previous experience working with children of all ages preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related office equipment, and the ability to instruct youth classes in sports, games, and activities.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
• Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred)
• Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
• Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).

Wage: $16.92 to $17.50 per hour, depending on qualifications

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Shift: Monday- Thursday 3pm-8pm

Location: Tom Taylor Family YMCA, Gig Harbor, WA

Benefits:

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:

• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org.

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Child Watch Lead Job Description

Position Summary

The Child Watch Lead ensures a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities
• Encourage member and parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Plan and organize age appropriate activities. Play actively with the children. Adapt activities to the needs of each.
• Monitor the health and socialization of children daily.
• Provide appropriate discipline of children, as necessary, according to YMCA policy and procedures.
• Assist child with personal maintenance, as needed by the child.
• Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care.
• Greet parents and help children feel welcome. Communicate regarding their child's behavior.
• Responsible for providing a safe, fun environment for children in our Child Watch facility.
• Assist and support the supervision of the youth programs under the directions of the program director.
• Complete periodic head counts and document on Child Watch Chart.
• Complete accident and incident reports.
• Prepare Child Watch Kiosk for members to sign-up child into the program.
• Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
• Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
• Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
• Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities
• Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
• High school graduate or equivalent preferred.
• One year or more of related experience preferred.
• Previous experience working with children of all ages preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
• Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge and skills in program activities and related office equipment, and the ability to instruct youth classes in sports, games, and activities.
• Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
• CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
• Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift or move a higher amount.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally may need to plan and participate in programming outdoors.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.

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