Child Watch Staff - Weekends

Requirements:

• Qualified candidate is responsible for implementing a safe, positive environment for children participating in the Kids’ Club program
• Must have child care experience
• Candidate must be at least 16 years old or hold a high school diploma
• Have experience working with young children
• Have effective written and verbal communication skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the safety of all children
• Communicate with parents about their child’s experience in Kids’ Club
• Ensure a proper staff to child ratio. This includes finding substitutes when out sick and staying in the Kids’ Club area until your staff replacement arrives for their shift
• Responsible for meeting all quality standards in the program area. Ensure the Director of Membership is notified of any safety or non-compliance issues
• Attend meetings or trainings as required
• Operate all programs with the safety of the participants in mind and abide by all applicable risk management policies
• Follow all Westport Weston Family YMCA policies and procedures
• Foster a positive team orientated environment, encouraging staff growth and development
• Be a positive role model for children and other staff
• Be sure the program area is kept clean and free from potential hazards
• Follow the YMCA’s behavior management policy. Focus on positive behaviors and helping children work through their difficulties
• Report any suspected cases of abuse and/or neglect to the Director of Membership immediately
• Other duties as required

Expectations:

• Providing a high quality and safe program
• Ensuring maximum safety of all children and staff in the program
• Satisfaction among children and their parents participating in the program

YMCA Competencies (Leader)

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the person’s point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgements, transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.
Establishes goals, certifies tasks, plans work, and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations, and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well. Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The physical demands 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.