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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under supervision of the Branch Director/ Associate Branch Director or Child Watch Supervisor and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA. The Child Watch Associate is responsible for providing a safe, secure and fun environment to enhance the quality, growth and retention of the participants of the Child Watch program. The Child Watch Associate will assist with various activities such as special events, and other activities that occur on various occasions.

• Nurtures children through purposeful interaction dedicated to building belonging in children and relationships among children and within families.
• Tends to the needs of each child including diaper changes
• Responsible for the safety of all children in the program
• Supervises the children and all activities including ADA accommodations where appropriate. Follows all procedures and standards.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication
  with parents.
• Maintains program site and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Current Infant/Child CPR certification required
• Knowledge and experience with the care and feeding of infants, toddlers and young children.
• Ability and willingness to change diapers while using techniques to avoid the risk of exposure to blood or other bodily fluids that may lead to the spread of infection.
• Demonstrate maturity and strong interpersonal skills with the ability and willingness to approach participants in a non-threatening manner to manage behavior and diffuse potentially volatile situations.
• Have a positive attitude and desire to achieve the mission of the Upper Palmetto YMCA
• Carrying, sitting, seeing, hearing, speaking, running, crouching, lifting (25 Lbs.), and walking.

I recognize that I have read the job description. I understand that I will not work more than my scheduled hours per week without prior permission from my immediate supervisor. I realize that my regular working hours, position, major responsibilities and immediate supervisor may change at any time at the discretion of the employer.