Child Watch Attendant

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Child Watch Attendant provides direct supervision of children ages infant to 12 years old in a group setting, keeping children safe in a nurturing, caring environment. Supports children's holistic development, social experiences, and learning through play while a parent or guardian is on the premises. 

Shifts are mornings 9am-1pm, evenings 5pm-7:30pm, and Saturdays 8am-11:30am

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

• Provides a safe, nurturing environment to each child under their watch while incorporating the YMCA's core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in all activities
• Supervises children at all times to ensure their safety while following all procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication
• Engages children in developmentally appropriate games and learning activities
• Provides for the physical needs of children including feeding, distributing snacks/drinks provided by parents, restroom assistance, first aid, CPR, and diaper changes
• Provides for the emotional needs of children including soothing distressed children, comforting sick or hurt children, redirecting behavior that doesn't align with the Ys core values, and giving positive feedback
• Prepares the area for the program by ensuring toys, supplies, play areas, storage areas, bathroom areas, and furniture are safe, clean, sanitized, organized, and well maintained
• Maintains required records
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Applicant must be 18+ years old
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions
• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

• Free gym membership for yourself and discounted membership for household
• Wilson Family YMCA program discounts
• Make a difference in your community

OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.