Child Watch Site Lead

The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility.

The Child Watch Site Lead supports the work of the Y a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direct supervision of (dependent on branch) Operations Director Director of Youth & Family Services Youth & Family Services Program Director Youth & Family Services Assistant Program Director or Assistant Program Director this Site Lead supports overseeing the daily operations of the Child Watch program. This role provides support in direct supervision to staff ensures safety and engagement for children and builds strong relationships with families. This position collaborates with leadership to maintain high-quality programming and uphold the Ys values of youth development healthy living and social responsibility

Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work but we also offer the following benefits for our Part-time Staff:

• Work Today Get Paid Today!!!Instant access to your earned wages before payday.
• Free individual Y membership with 75% discount on upgraded memberships.
  
• 50% Discount on Programs including Childcare sports and aquatics.
• 20% Discount on Personal Training.
• 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
• 403b Retirement Savings Plan.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our 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.

Team Supervision & Support

• Support Child Watch staff by covering shifts when needed.
• Provide input to the Youth & Family/Child Watch Director regarding performance reviews and disciplinary actions.
• Report any performance and attendance issues to the Director in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with yearly staff training and quarterly meetings as needed.
• Act as the on-site leader ensuring policies procedures and standards are consistently followed by staff.

• Assist with training and lead/participate in staff meetings as needed
• Report performance and attendance concerns to Director
• Contribute to staff scheduling and ensure coverage as needed
• Provide input for performance evaluations and disciplinary actions

Program Operations & Planning

• Provide guidance to the Child Watch staff team regarding daily activities ensuring children have multiple choices of age-appropriate options such as movement arts imaginary play and reading.
• Maintain accurate attendance tracking by recording and scanning rosters appropriate staff-to-child ratios and supervise high-risk activities
• Support Director in obtaining program supplies and materials

Family & Member Engagement

• Provide guidance to staff on responding appropriately to parent questions and concerns.
• Deliver exemplary customer service and maintain positive relations with members participants and co-workers.
• Represent the YMCAs core values through exceptional customer service

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure participant safety including enforcing check-in/check-out procedures managing illness and discipline issues and maintaining appropriate activity supervision.
• Perform regular quick-check audits of staff to ensure proper procedures supervision and engagement practices are being followed.

Operational Support

• Provide guidance to staff on responding appropriately to parent questions and concerns.

• Deliver exemplary customer service and maintain positive relations with members participants and co-workers.

• Maintain a positive and collaborative working relationship with all staff and departments

Other Responsibilities

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
• Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.

• Minimum 3 years of experience working with youth
• High school diploma or GED
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Minimum 6 months of leadership experience
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities independently and as part of a team
• Must complete the following trainings within 30 days of hire:

• New Staff Orientation
• Child Abuse Prevention
• Bloodborne Pathogens

• CPR/First Aid certification (recommended to add if not already required)
  • Must complete New Staff Orientation Child Abuse Prevention and Blood Bourne Pathogen training within first 30-days of employment.