Child Watch Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY

The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children while engaging the participants in quality, age-appropriate activities. The Child Watch Attendant is also responsible for achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the Santa Monica Family YMCA.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
• Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
• Plan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participants
• Supervise participants, ensuring their guidance and safety
• Interact with participants in a positive manner while being consistent, fair and treating everyone in the program with dignity and respect
• Assist with Parent's Night Out, Birthday Parties, and other Family Programs/Events
• Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of participants and staff
• Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workers
• Follow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concerns
• General housekeeping duties including cleaning countertops, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doors
• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld
• Assist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculum
• Attend staff meetings and trainings
• Provide support to other departments as needed
• Wear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours
• Ability to lead sports, games and age-appropriate activities, monitor behavior and general house-keeping responsibilities
• Console children and/or carry infants when needed, contact parents via phone when children are upset and/or need diaper changes.
• Manage multiple tasks simultaneously (including checking in/out, watching children, etc.)
• Respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
• Open/Close Child Watch Center on time and perform all opening/closing duties.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience working and caring for children.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Must have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population
• Possess a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.
• Excellent customer service experience and organization skills
• Strong self-starter and initiator with a passion for service and relationship building.
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
  • American Red Cross
  • American Heart Association
  • American Safety & Health Institute