Child Watch Aide (La Central YMCA)

Description:

To help fulfill our mission, we cultivate a culture of learning, leading, and collaboration to enhance community impact. Through our talented staff and “LEAP” career framework (Leadership, Empowerment, Accountability, Personal Growth), we are committed to a people-first approach that fosters trust, inclusion, growth, and development for all. 

The La Central YMCA is seeking a Child Watch Aide who will be responsible for maintaining a safe, structured, fun, and value-based program for Child Watch participants ages 6 months to 7 years old.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure the health, safety, and well-being of children in the program by providing close supervision of all activities.
• Supervise program participants, administer recreational activities for children, and address any issues that may arise with parents/guardians.
• Effectively develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans daily.
• Provide a safe, fun, and inviting environment for participants in our child watch areas.
• Work cooperatively with professional staff, coworkers, and other departments.
• Process new child watch applications, and orientations, record emergency medical information, and maintain attendance and sign-in records.
• Maintain knowledge of all YMCA programs and services to assist members in the selection of services that meet their individual needs.
• Design and implement age-appropriate activities for participants.
• Communicate with families daily about their children’s strengths and areas needing attention.
• Actively participate in all training sessions and designed meetings and special events.
• Obtain shift coverage when unable to report to work.

Qualifications: