Childwatch/YKids Attendant - Hoover YMCA

Job DetailsJob Location

• Hoover
• Branch -
• Hoover,
• AL 35244Position
• Type:
• Part
• TimeSalary
• Range: $11.22 HourlyTurn playtime into purpose and create a safe, fun, and welcoming space where children can learn, explore, and thrive every day.
• Primary
• Summary: The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Family Life Director, the Childwatch/YKIDS Attendant creates a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children while supporting families and building meaningful connections with members. This role is responsible for supervising children, leading age-appropriate activities, and ensuring every child has a positive experience rooted in the YMCA’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility. The ideal candidate is energetic, dependable, patient, and passionate about working with children of all ages.
• Essential
• Functions:
• Supervise children in all Childwatch/YKIDS areas while maintaining proper line of sight and sound supervision at all times.
• Help plan, lead, and participate in fun, engaging, and age-appropriate activities for children in the program.
• Create a welcoming, positive, and inclusive environment where children feel safe, supported, and encouraged.
• Remain flexible and adaptable as program needs and schedules change.
• Maintain open and professional communication with supervisors, parents, and children.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating enthusiasm, patience, professionalism, and leadership.
• Support the safety and well-being of all children in the program, including diaper changing, toileting assistance, and infant feedings when needed.
• Engage warmly and professionally with parents and members during drop-off and pick-up.
• Be proactive in identifying safety concerns and opportunities to better engage children and families.
• Help ensure all youth programs operate in accordance with YMCA safety standards and childcare guidelines.
• Attend all required staff meetings, trainings, and development opportunities.
• Support Kids Night Out and other planned youth events and activities as needed.
• Be flexible and willing to work with various age groups and Childwatch/YKIDS programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:
• Adhere to policies related to professional boundaries with children and teens.
• Attend required abuse risk management training annually.
• Follow procedures for supervising children and managing high-risk activities.
• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations immediately.
• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.
• QualificationsMinimum
• Requirements:
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Passion for working with children and creating positive experiences for families.
• Ability to lead, engage, and inspire children with warmth, patience, clear instruction, and positive energy.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to remain calm, attentive, and professional in a fast-paced childcare environment.
• Commitment to the YMCA mission and the Christian principles upon which it was founded.
• Successful completion of background screening and Child Abuse & Neglect screening.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR/AED certifications prior to the start date through YMCA-approved providers.
• Completion of required online training modules before the start date and annually thereafter.
• Physical
• Demands:
• Ability to visually and audibly respond to the environment and the needs of children in your care.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Ability to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, move actively throughout the program space, and lift up to 40 pounds.