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How much do watch manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for watch manager in California is $60,548.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,400.00 and $68,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a watch manager do?

A watch manager oversees security or operational shifts, ensuring safety, compliance, and smooth operations during their assigned period. They monitor activities, coordinate staff, respond to incidents, and maintain communication with other departments or agencies. Strong leadership, communication skills, and relevant certifications are often required for this role.

What is the difference between Watch Manager vs Fire Officer?

AspectWatch ManagerFire Officer
CertificationsFirefighting certifications, leadership trainingFirefighting certifications, incident command training
Work EnvironmentSupervises fire crews, manages daily operationsResponds to emergencies, leads incident response
Employer & IndustryFire services, emergency response teamsFire services, emergency management agencies

While both roles are vital in fire services, a Watch Manager primarily supervises fire crews and manages daily operations, whereas a Fire Officer often takes on broader incident command responsibilities during emergencies. The roles overlap in certifications and industry usage, but their focus differs in leadership scope and operational duties.

What are the most commonly searched types of Watch jobs in California? The most popular types of Watch jobs in California are:
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Infographic showing various Watch Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, 2% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,548 per year, or $29.1 per hour.

Child Watch Attendant

Santa Monica Family YMCA

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$18.47/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY
The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children while engaging the participants in quality, age-appropriate activities. The Child Watch Attendant is also responsible for achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the Santa Monica Family YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • 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
  • Plan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participants
  • Supervise participants, ensuring their guidance and safety
  • Interact with participants in a positive manner while being consistent, fair and treating everyone in the program with dignity and respect
  • Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of participants and staff
  • 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 countertops, 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
  • Ability to lead sports, games and age-appropriate activities, monitor behavior and general house-keeping responsibilities
  • Console children and/or carry infants when needed, contact parents via phone when children are upset and/or need diaper changes.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously (including checking in/out, watching children, etc.)
  • Respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
  • Open/Close Child Watch Center on time and perform all opening/closing duties.
  • Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience working and caring for children.
  • Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Must have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population
  • Possess a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.
  • Excellent customer service experience and organization skills
  • Strong self-starter and initiator with a passion for service and relationship building.
  • CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute

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