POSITION SUMMARY
The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for providing a safe and caring environment for children while engaging the participants in quality, age-appropriate activities. The Child Watch Attendant is also responsible for achieving the mission, goals, and objectives of the Santa Monica Family YMCA.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values
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Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities
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Plan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participants
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Supervise participants, ensuring their guidance and safety
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Interact with participants in a positive manner while being consistent, fair and treating everyone in the program with dignity and respect
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Follow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of participants and staff
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Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workers
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Follow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concerns
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General housekeeping duties including cleaning countertops, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doors
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Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld
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Assist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculum
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Attend staff meetings and trainings
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Provide support to other departments as needed
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Wear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours
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Ability to lead sports, games and age-appropriate activities, monitor behavior and general house-keeping responsibilities
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Console children and/or carry infants when needed, contact parents via phone when children are upset and/or need diaper changes.
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Manage multiple tasks simultaneously (including checking in/out, watching children, etc.)
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Respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
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Open/Close Child Watch Center on time and perform all opening/closing duties.
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Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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Previous experience working and caring for children.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
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Must have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse population
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Possess a genuine interest in people and the ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with staff, volunteers, members, and the general public.
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Excellent customer service experience and organization skills
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Strong self-starter and initiator with a passion for service and relationship building.
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CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
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American Red Cross
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American Heart Association
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American SafetyHealth Institute
