Child Watch Staff

Job Title: Child Watch Staff FT or PT: Part-time FLSA Status: Non-exempt Reports to: Youth & Family Director Shift Available: Evenings POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Child Watch Staff at the Fergus Falls YMCA is responsible for providing direct care and supervision for a small group of young children while their parents are using the facility.
OUR CULTURE: Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.
In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all.
We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Supervise and care for a small group of children, infants through age 8, and ensure the well-being and safety of all children in the group.
Plans and implements activities that are culturally relevant, developmentally appropriate and consistent with YMCA Values.
Attend all pre-service staff training sessions and all staff meetings.
Ensures proper security measures for check-in and check-out of all children according to established procedures.
Understands and executes, when necessary, all Child Watch emergency procedures.
Cares for and maintains equipment, supplies and property used by the group.
Adhere to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards.
Assist with set up and clean up before and after each day as needed.
Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergencies.
Maintains positive relationships with children, parents, staff, and YMCA management.
Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Willing to participate in multiple games and activities with the children.
Follows all Fergus Falls YMCA policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Values Inclusion Developing Others QUALIFICATIONS: Previous experience working with children in a child care setting.
Personality that reflects a love of children.
Minimum age 15.
Within 30 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, Bloodborne Pathogens training, and other training.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee must be able to lift up to 50 pounds including a child in an infant car seat.
The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but varies.
TRAVEL Travel is not required for this position.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position will not have any supervisory roles.
POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK This is a part time position and hours will depend on the needs of the department.
ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Must be able to successfully pass a background check if over the age of 18.
EEO STATEMENT The Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation and training.
OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.