The Child Watch Lead is responsible for overseeing Child Watch operations, and the coordination of staff and children.
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Schedule
- Location: Mission Valley YMCA
- Tuesday - Saturday, 8:15am - 12:15pm
- 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
- Supervise operation of the Child Watch program
- Assure that each child is signed in and out of the center
- Communicate effectively and maintain a professional attitude with parents, staff and children at all times
- Support philosophies, policies and procedures using positive discipline and redirection
- Provide a safe environment for the children to operate within
- Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, child waivers, emergency information, daily incident reports, and supervisor's log
- Assist in evaluating effectiveness of staff
- Participate in housekeeping responsibilities
- 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 bathrooms, 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
- Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
- Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures
- Physical ability to lead and interact in active sports and games with children, monitor behavior- requiring separation and participate in curriculum activities
- Physical ability to lift children as needed, change and clean a soiled child, interact and direct play
- Other duties as assigned
- 1+ year’s of experience working with infants and children, ages 2 months - 12 years of age
- Ability to communicate and relate well with both young children and adults
- Able to provide leadership and stability for program continuity