To provide a safe, supervised play environment for the children signed into the YMCA Child Watch and Youth Activity Center while the parents or guardians are on the premises. Children’s ages range from infant to fourteen years of age.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Adhere to policies related to boundaries with youth.

Complete required abuse risk management training.

Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.

Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

Assist with daily activities for children and guide them through these activities, remains an active participant with the children through all activities

Responsible for the safety, supervision, and activities of the children in the room.

Communicates child progress and/or problems with parents as needed.

Maintains the rooms are an orderly manner ensuring that daily sanitizing/cleaning and basic health and safety codes are always met

Communicate with the Childwatch Coordinator about any concerns, maintenance issues and supply needs.

Ensure that an accurate sign in/out log and file log sheets will be completed at the end of each shift.

Builds relationships with members; helps members connect with one another and the YMCA.

 Changing diapers or assisting with toileting.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CPR/AED, First Aid, Oxygen, and Blood Borne Pathogen training is required within 60 days of employment.

Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.

Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community

Previous customer service, childcare, or other related experience.

Basic knowledge of computers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.