Y Child Watch Attendant

Job Description

YMCA Child Watch Attendant Job Description

A Y Child Watch Attendant provides quality care to children 12 weeks to 8 years of age at our membership center Kids Zone. This role is crucial in supporting the YMCA’s mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility by ensuring a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for young children.

YMCA Employment Benefits

• Ongoing training
• Free YMCA membership to all YMCA centers
• Flexible schedules
• Opportunities for career advancement

Our Culture

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City’s mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day:

• Cause-Driven: We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose.
• Welcoming: We are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
• Genuine: We value you and embrace your individuality.
• Hopeful: We believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
• Nurturing: We support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
• Determined: Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Contribute to the overall YMCA mission of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for all children in the Kids Zone.
• Interact with children on their level of understanding, fostering positive relationships and engagement.
• Provide age-appropriate activities, arts and crafts, and implement YMCA approved curriculum.
• Adhere to good health practices including, but not limited to: changing diapers, thorough hand washing, cleaning play surfaces and toys, and attending to runny noses and mouths.
• Warmly greet each child and family upon their arrival and departure.
• Accurately maintain records of children participating in the program.
• Immediately notify appropriate staff of any unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents, or injuries.
• Possess a comprehensive understanding of the Child Watch area layout for safety reasons, along with all building emergency procedures.
• Be responsible for proper injury/accident reporting procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of all required training and certifications.
• Ensure the Child Watch area is consistently safe, clean, and well organized.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Ability to reflect a positive image and attitude consistently.
• At least 16 years of age.
• Certifications: Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED within 30 days of employment (free training available).
• Demonstrated ability, desire, and basic skills to work effectively with children.
• Ability to relate to people on all levels in a friendly and consistent manner.