Child Watch Attendant

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Watch Attendant at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all children, and provides a quality experience to both children and their families.

 

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supervises the children in the Child Watch area at all times.
2. Engage in safe, fun activities with all program participants at all times.
3. Engage fully with parents in a professional manner.
4. Makes ongoing, systematic observations and evaluations of each child.
5. Maintains program site and equipment.
6. Maintains a clean childcare environment.
7. Maintains required program records. i.e sign in/out & participant record.
8. Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.
9. Be able to change diapers promptly and effectively when needed.
10. Must wear staff shirt and name tag when clocked in.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
2. Ability to plan, organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
3. Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• 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.
• Lift, carry, push, walk, jog and any other physical demands of the position.