Description This position supports the mission and work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization. The Child Watch Attendant at the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA provides supervision to children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. Maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals. The Child Watch Attendant assures the well-being for each participant while using YMCA of the USA guidelines and association policies in accordance with their training. ** Position requires evening and weekend availability **Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility with members, colleagues, guests, volunteers, and vendors.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with volunteers, members, program participants, and colleagues at all levels of the organization; helps members connect with each other and the YMCA, and encourages family involvement.
- Provides excellent service to members, guests, and program participants that fosters trust in the care the Y provides.
- Ensures that children, program areas, and equipment are kept clean and safe.
- Maintains physical presence, remains alert at all times while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to children in the care of the Y, and remains aware of surroundings.
- Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Membership and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve.
- Follows all Child Watch procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, child supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA and the state health department.
- Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures, and those for the prevention of child abuse and the rule of three.
- Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings.
YMCA Leadership CompetenciesEngaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y's work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause Inclusion: Values all people for their unique talents, and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity, inclusion, and global work, as well as cultural competence. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. Requirements
- Desire and ability to work with and relate to children.
- Experience working with children of camp age is preferred.
- Willingness to accept supervision and guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities.
- Good role model, with integrity and adaptability.
- Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others.
- Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members.
- Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency.
- Able to work flexible schedules.
Trainings & Certifications
- Must complete New Employee Orientation, Child Abuse Prevention, Mandated Reporter, Bloodborne Pathogens, Employee Safety, and Hazard Communication trainings prior to start of position.
- Must complete department onboarding within the first 30-days of employment.
- Must complete YMCA Child Care Trainings prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must hold and maintain CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications prior to initial assignment to position.
- Must complete Emergency Oxygen Administration Certification within the first 90 days of employment.
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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to type, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position requires sitting for extended periods of time and repetitive data entry. Must be able to the ability to perform all physical aspects of the position. Work Environment This job operates in a recreational and educational environment. This role routinely uses standard sports and recreation equipment such as gym equipment, sports equipment, and office equipment such as phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. At times, employees may be exposed to undesirable working conditions, communicable infectious diseases, and risk of injury from others. All employees are required to follow the preventative health policies of the YMCA at all times. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.