CHILDWATCH ASSOCIATE (NIR FAMILY YMCA)

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Child Watch Associate will provide direction for all children in the program and implement program activities as established. The Associate will provide a quality experience to children and parents in a safe environment in a nurturing manner that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. POSITION TYPE Part‑time, non‑exempt (hourly) WAGE RANGE $12.44 – $15.55 /hr, depending on experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Implements and participates in activities that develop youth within the established guidelines. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families. Supervises the children, program space, and all activities including following all procedures and standards. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for the participating children in Child Watch. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA. Maintains program site and equipment. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings and staff training. Disseminates concerns to supervisor immediately. Helps to promote other YMCA activities and programs. Maintains required safety practices (e.g., bathroom procedures, sign‑in/out procedures). Performs other duties as assigned. YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader) Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the YMCA’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising efforts. 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.

QUALIFICATIONS: CPR & First Aid certifications and Child Abuse Prevention training within 30 days of hire date. Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred – minimum age of 16 is required. Must know how to change a diaper. Ability to implement and participate in age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities for the children in Child Watch. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities. Employee frequently required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment. Noise level in the work environment usually moderate – sometimes loud. Lifting (50 lbs); Seeing; Hearing; Climbing; Pulling; Standing; Carrying (50 lbs); Pushing (50 lbs). EFFECT ON END RESULT A program that is built upon developmentally appropriate practices in which children are encouraged to grow to their full potential. A program that promotes the growth of the YMCA. A program that meets the highest standards of quality. A warm, friendly atmosphere that contributes to building achievement and belonging in youth relationships among youth and within families. A program that ensures all children are safe and unharmed and that parents are pleased with the service.