Child Watch Attendant

Are you looking for a flexible, part time job with limited weekend hours? Do you enjoy working with young children? This could be the position for you! The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is looking to hire an AM Childwatch Attendant for our South location. Hours will be 8am - noon.

Position Summary: The person selected for this position must have a warm, nurturing and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well with children and be willing to fulfill their responsibilities in accordance with the Center’s philosophy. Because we work in teams, this person must have a mature attitude that allows them to communicate effectively, problem solve and anticipate the needs of children and fellow co-workers.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Help oversee large group of Multi-age children in a cooperative environment

2. Keep children within sight and sound at all times

3. Assist in implementing activities

4. Provide careful, attentive, supervision at all times

5. Assume responsibility for the safety of the children at all times

6. Establish and maintain positive relationships and open communication with other staff, parents, and children

7. Meet the individual needs of all children, including but not limited too: A. Bathroom assistance

B. Assisting with bottles for infants

C. Playing/ interacting with children

D. Providing specialized assistance as requested by parent/caregiver.

8. Ensure daily cleaning and maintenance of the space

9. Other duties set forth by supervisor

Qualifications:

A. Must be able to communicate verbally in such a way as to be easily understood by children, other staff, and parents

B. Customer service aptitude

C. Passion for the Y’s cause

D. Prior Experience parenting, babysitting, or otherwise interacting with and caring for groups of children and babies is preferred.

E. The ability to Crouch, Stoop, kneel, jump, reach, and move quickly

F. Ability to easily lift 30 lbs

G. At least 15 years of age, over 18 preferred

H. Must be able to pass and obtain a CPR certification (provided on site by the Y)

**The YMCA of the Chippewa Valley is an equal employment oppertunity employer

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person