Child Watch Attendant

Child Watch Attendant

Summary:Under the direction of the Child Watch Coordinator, the Child Watch Attendant is responsible for ensuring the care, safety, and wellbeing of all children in the group. The Child Watch Attendant will work with other site staff to foster childrens social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:

Model the YMCA core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility

Ensure safe and risk free environment in Child Watch areas; maintain Child Watch security procedures

Care for children ages 3 months through 12 years old in Child Watch

Implement and coordinate activities as needed (creative arts, story hour, special events) that daily builds children in Spirit, Mind and Body

Build relationships and interact with members

Keep current Infant, Child and Adult CPR and First Aid

Attend staff meetings and training sessions

Education / Experience Required:

Minimum 18 years of age

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Certifications Required:

Pre-hire: complete Greater Naples YMCA application for employment, new hire packet, Redwoods Child Abuse Detection / Prevention and Blood borne Pathogens training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

This position requires an individual with an enthusiastic personality who can develop harmonious relationships with staff, members, and volunteers and have the ability to work well with children in cooperation with other site staff.
Physical Working Conditions:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to stand; walk on uneven surfaces; sit; handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The employee may be exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level is usually minimal to moderate.
This description is a summary of the functions of this position. Other duties may be assigned as needed. The Greater Naples YMCA reserves the right to review and adjust this job description as business needs dictate.