Child Watch Associate at Gallatin Valley YMCA Inc – Bozeman, Montana

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE INDIVIDUAL MUST BE AVAILABLE AT MINIMUM THE FOLLOWING TIMES:

• Wednesday, 7:50 am to 11:45 pm.
• Friday, 7:50 am to 11:45 pm.

Child Watch Attendants provide a safe, caring, and enriching environment for members' children to enjoy while their parents use YMCA Facility. All Child Watch staff will be responsible for the overall successful day-to-day running of the Y Child Watch program and for high-quality childcare. Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values: honesty, respect, responsibility, and caring.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Responsible for the safety of the children, classroom, and all activities at all times.
2. Assures parents are signing in children properly and presenting identification.
3. Supervises and interacts with children at play.
4. Completes required cleaning and organizing of the Child Watch room to maintain program site and equipment.
5. Maintains required program records.
6. Attend staff meetings and trainings as needed including YMCA provided training.
7. Must be able to establish and maintain relationships with other staff members, leaders, volunteers, members, participants, parents, and the general public.
8. Know, educate and enforce YMCA Child Watch rules and policies to members and parents.
9. May be responsible for communicating facility needs and concerns to the Camps and Family Program Director.
10. Know the work schedule and report to work on time or finds an approved substitute.
11. Complete timesheets on a daily basis.
12. Builds positive relationships with members and children in the program.
13. Assume all other duties and assignments are deemed appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 16 years of age.
• Minimum one-year previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred.
• Must be able to pass a Criminal Background Check.
• Infant/Child/Adult CPR, First Aid and AED certifications within 30 days of hire date.
• Child Abuse Prevention training preferred but will be offered
• Previous experience with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to meet minimum requirements and perform functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to communicate clearly to all children, parents, members and company personnel.
• Present a clean, well-groomed appearance.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift and/or assist children up to 50 pounds in weight.
• Occasionally must be able to lift and carry supplies and equipment weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Frequently may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking

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 other 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 judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies 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.