Child Watch Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Provide care to children, ages 6 weeks to 12 years, who are members and guests of the YMCA. Shifts are no longer than 5 hours long.

During this time, Child Watch Team Member will watch children while parents engage in Healthy Living activities at the YMCA.

They will play with and facilitate activities for children, and supervise them while they play.

This position is primarily responsible for representing the YMCA personally, professionally and in a manner in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA.

Appropriate activities should be providing for growth in skills, self-awareness, group relations, and character development.

By conducting him / herself in a caring, responsible, honest, and respectful manner, this position is a role model for children and adults.

Responsibilities :

• Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment.
• Provide a warm flexible, engaging environment for children, staff and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment at all times.
• Maintain daily attendance records.
• Supervise children and assume accountability for all children in care.
• Adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston.
• Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities :

• Keep safety of children as a first priority - with emphasis on an atmosphere that is family friendly, age-appropriate, inclusive, and conducive to a quality-driven environment.
• Provide a warm flexible, engaging environment for children, staff and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly environment at all times.
• Maintain daily attendance records.
• Supervise children and assume accountability for all children in care.
• Adhere to the rules, regulations and procedures set forth by the YMCA of Greater Boston.
• Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit (at times on the floor with children) and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

Benefits

Why work at the Y?

The YMCA of Greater Boston is an incredible place to have a fulfilling career or enjoy part-time employment all while we are supporting and strengthening our communities, because our community is our cause.

When you join us in your career here, you can look forward to :

• Developing your leadership skills in a caring, challenging & diverse working environment.
• Exploring a wide range of opportunities as you learn new skills and functions.
• Shaping the future of young children while making a difference each day for our communities and each other.
• Engaging in YMCA career training programs and working alongside those who have the same passion.
• A healthy work / life balance
• Comprehensive benefits including :
• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on Specialty Programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10%. (see eligibility requirement)
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (PT receive sick time)
22 days ago