Job detail
Child Watch Attendant (Weekday Mornings 8am-12pm) - Southwest
YMCA of Greater Waukesha County
Location
Greenfield, Wisconsin
Salary
$11 - $12 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Child Watch Staff are responsible for providing safe and nurturing childcare for children aged 6 weeks to 7 years old under the direction of leadership. This includes supervising children, encouraging play, modeling behavior, and maintaining necessary documentation.
Requirements summary
Applicants must be at least 15 years old and possess a passion for working with children, along with the ability to communicate effectively and exercise mature judgment regarding safety. The role requires physical ability to lift 25 pounds and actively engage with children on their level.
TeamworkSafety ProceduresCommunicationRecord KeepingCPRBehavior ManagementChild SupervisionChild DevelopmentFirst AidParent InteractionActive Engagement
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Southwest
- YMCA -
- Greenfield,
- WI 53228Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeSalary
- Range: $11.00 - $12.00
- HourlyGENERAL
- FUNCTIONS: Under the direction of Child Watch leadership, the Child Watch Staff are responsible for providing safe and nurturing childcare for all children entering the YMCA Child Watch in harmony with the mission statement and policies of the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County.
- Essential
- DUTIES
- AND
- RESPONSIBILITIES: Supervise children 6 weeks - 7 years of age. Represent the department by handling communications with parents and members. Identify individual needs of children and provide care accordingly. Encourage and involve children in appropriate group and/or individual play. Model and explain appropriate behavior. Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of children. Maintain participant attendance, emergency records and other documentation as assigned. Ensure safety and cleanliness of equipment and facilities. Develop positive relationships with parents and participants providing motivational support and guidance. At the discretion of the Child Watch Coordinator, attend staff meetings, workshops and seminars to increase knowledge and skills. Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Complete incident and accident reports as necessary. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Training provided by the YMCA. Exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and in relationships with others.
- QualificationsEDUCATION
- AND
- EXPERIENCE: Individuals in this job must have a passion for working with children and are at least 15 years old Effectively communicate with members, parents, and children; exercise sound, mature judgment and stay alert to potential safety and security problems. CPR/First Aid certification preferred. Training provided by the YMCA. Must be able to work with parents and children of diverse backgrounds.
- WORK
- Environment
- AND
- Physical
- DEMANDS: Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, as well as sit on the floor, bend, reach and actively engage with children on their level. Must be able to effectively communicate information of YMCA programs to members and participants. Must have the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and to think and act quickly in emergency situations.
- EQUAL
- Opportunity
- Employer
- THE
- YMCA
- Welcomes
- A
- DIVERSE
- Workforce
- The Y: We're for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility
