Child Watch Attendant
Child Watch Attendant
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Description
Under the direction of the Health & Wellness Director the Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing safe and nurturing child care for all children entering the YMCA Child Watch in harmony with the mission statement and policies of the MeridenNew BritainBerlin YMCA.
- Supervise children 12 weeks 9 years of age.
- Represent the department by handling communications with parents and members.
- Identify individual needs of children and provide care accordingly.
- Encourage and involve children in appropriate group and/or individual play.
- Model and explain appropriate behavior. Address and redirect inappropriate behavior of children.
- Maintain participant attendance emergency records and other documentation as assigned.
- Ensure safety and cleanliness of equipment and facilities. Develop positive relationships with parents and participants providing motivational support and guidance.
- At the discretion of the Health & Wellness Director attend staff meetings workshops and seminars to increase knowledge and skills.
- Follow all YMCA policies rules regulations and procedures including emergency and safety procedures.
- Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Exemplifies the YMCA core values of caring honesty respect and responsibility in all aspects of job performance and in relationships with others.
Qualifications
Are at least 18years old and have the following abilities
Effectively communicate with members parents and children
Exercise mature judgment and sound decisionmaking
Stay alert to potential safety and security problems
Get along with people of diverse backgrounds; lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have full range of body movement
Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to think and act quickly in emergency situations
Employment Type
Unclear
