Job detail
Child watch attendant
FOOTHILLS AREA YMCA
Location
Seneca, South Carolina
Quick overview
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children through purposeful play and supervision while parents use facility services. Maintain program records, equipment, and foster positive relationships with parents and volunteers.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and obtain CPR, First Aid, AED, and Child Abuse prevention certifications within 30 days of hire. Previous experience in a developmental setting and the ability to implement age-appropriate activities are preferred.
Relationship BuildingCPRChild SupervisionChild Abuse PreventionChild DevelopmentActivity PlanningParent CommunicationFirst AidADA ComplianceAED Operation
Job description
Job DetailsJob Location
- Foothills
- Area
- YMCA -
- Seneca,
- SC 29672Position
- Type:
- Part
- TimeJob
- Shift:
- AnyGeneral
- Function: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direction for the children in the childwatch area. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Nurtures children through purposeful play dedicated to making youth feel welcome and cared for while their parents/guardians are using other areas of the facility. Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follow all procedures and standards. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents and volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Maintains program site and equipment. Maintains required program records. Attends and participates in staff meetings and staff training.
- Performed other duties as assigned,
- QualificationsQualifications: At least 16 years of age. CPR, First Aid, AED certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting is preferred, but not required. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate activities. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds, preferred but not required. Understands the YMCA is a public accommodation committed to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- Physical
- Requirements: 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. Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.