The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Child Watch Lead to join our team!
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Child Watch Lead, you will be responsible for ensuring a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure a safe, caring, and fun learning environment for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
- Assist and support the supervision of the Child Watch program under the direction of the Program Director.
- Provide a quality experience focused on YMCA core values of Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Caring.
- Encourage member and parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
- Plan and organize age-appropriate activities. Play actively with the children. Adapt activities to the needs of each.
- Monitor the health and socialization of children daily.
- Provide appropriate discipline of children, as necessary, according to YMCA policy and procedures.
- Assist children with personal maintenance, as needed.
- Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to ensure their safety.
- Greet parents and help children feel welcome. Communicate regarding their child's behavior.
- Complete periodic head counts and document on Child Watch Chart.
- Complete accident and incident reports.
- Prepare Child Watch Kiosk for members to sign-up their child into the program.
- Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.
- Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.
- Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.
- Embrace and actively promote an inclusive and equitable work environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications, Skills and Abilities:
- Commitment to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- High school graduate or equivalent (preferred).
- One year or more of related experience (preferred).
- Previous experience working with children of all ages preferably in a program setting and diverse populations.
- Demonstrate excellent organizational, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge and skills in program activities and related office equipment, and the ability to instruct youth classes in sports, games, and activities.
- Possess the knowledge and skills needed to support youth staff and classes.
- Current CPR, First Aid, AED certifications (preferred).
- Able and willing to complete Child Abuse Prevention training on first day and other online or in-person training as required.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Wage: $16.54 to $18.28 per hour, depending on qualifications
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Morgan Family YMCA, Tacoma, WA
Benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities
- Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan
Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team! To apply visit our website at
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.
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