Jobs
Job Code: Childwatch
Child Watch Staff
Category: Childwatch
Location: Downtown YMCA
Keywords: Child Care
Description:
Are you looking for a flexible schedule and a chance to play while you work? We need you in our Child Watch! Child Watch is a drop-in member service for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years while parents exercise inside the building. Child Watch staff will play, help with craft projects, and more!
The person selected for this position will be under the direct supervision of the Child Care Director and be responsible for providing an appropriately safe, caring and enriching environment for the children in Child Watch. All Child Watch staff will be responsible for conducting themselves in an appropriate manner, setting an example for children, parents and coworkers by reflecting the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility. All Child Watch staff will be responsible for the overall successful day-to-day running of the Y Child Watch program, as well as being responsible for high-quality childcare, which includes, but is not limited to, meeting the internal and external child & parent needs.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause-driven leader you are expected to be:
- Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
- Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
- Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
- Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
- Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
Apply here or in person at The Midland YMCA
Benefits:
-Free YMCA Membership
-Career growth
-Discounts on programs
Requirements:
-Prefer prior experience working with youth and teens.
-Certified in CPR and First Aid (or be certified within 30 days of hire).
-Complete YMCA child abuse prevention within 30 days of hire along with other required trainings.
-Must be 16 years of age.