Child Watch

Provides direct care for children 3 months to 7 years while in the child watch area.

• Develops positive relationships with participants.
• Provides activities in accordance with established Child Care Services regulations.
• Communicate as required with parents and children to assure highest standards of care are being met.
• Participate in enforcing established ground rules.
• Participate in maintenance of cleanliness and safety of the physical environment.

Mission and Community Oriented: Accepts and demonstrates YMCA values.

Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.

Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill a community need.

Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them.

People Oriented: Seeks first to understand the other’s point of view; remains calm in challenging situations.

Builds rapport and relates well to others.

Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.

Results Oriented: Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high value experience for members.

Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better participant experience.

Makes sound judgments and transfers learning from one situation to another.

Establishes goals, clarifies work, and participates in meetings.

Personal Development Oriented: Accurately assess personal feelings, strengths and limitations, and how they impact relationships.

Pursues self-development that enhance job performance.

Demonstrates an openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process.

• Minimum 1 year experience working with children 3 months to 7 years.
• Ability to effectively interact with parents and children on a range of issues.
• Demonstrated ability to make mature judgments in difficult situations.

• The physical demands of this position are limited and, as such, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with physical disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.