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Childwatch/YKids Attendant - Trussville YMCA

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Turn playtime into purpose and create a safe, fun, and welcoming space where children can learn, explore, and thrive every day. Must be available to work nights and weekends.

Primary Summary:

The YMCA focuses on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Under the supervision of the Family Life Director, the Childwatch/YKids Attendant is responsible for group control, the safety of the children attending, and following association lesson plans. He/She also serves as a role model by exemplifying high standards and values. Delivers a quality experience to children, members, and guests focused on YMCA core values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise children in all Childwatch/YKIDS usage areas. Maintain line of sight and sound at all times.

  • Helps plan, leads, and participates in all activities by providing direction and motivation for all children in the program

  • Remains flexible as needs change.

  • Maintains an open line of communication with supervisors, parents, and children. Maintains a positive attitude and serves as a positive role model.

  • Responsible for the safety and well-being of all children in the program, including changing diapers, toileting assistance, and infant feedings.

  • Engages professionally with parents/members at drop off and pick up.

  • Provides direction and motivation for children in the program.

  • Responsible for being proactive in all aspects of the program and watching for safety concerns or opportunities to engage with children/parents.

  • Helps ensure that the youth program operates in accordance with all safety and childcare standards.

  • Attends all staff meetings and required training programs.

  • Other duties and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

  • Must be available to work during Kids Night Out and other planned youth activities/events

  • Flexible to work with all age groups and programs provided by Childwatch/YKIDS

Employees and volunteers who directly supervise children and teens will:

  • Adhere to policies related to boundaries with children and teens

  • Attend required abuse risk management training annually

  • Adhere to procedures for managing high-risk activities and supervising children and teens.

  • Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

  • Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.