Child Watch Lead - Chandler / Gilbert Family YMCA

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF A CHILD WATCH LEAD:

• Oversees and supervises Amazing Kids Club staff and programs.
• Develops positive relationships with members, participants and staff.
• Organizes and facilitates age-appropriate activities.
• Assists supervisor with reporting numbers for food programs weekly.
• Supervises and interacts with children at play safely.
• Encourages member involvement and identifies potential volunteers.
• Monitors care and maintenance of all program facilities and equipment with particular concern for the health and safety of participants and ensures repairs are made as needed. Reports issues to supervisor immediately.
• Attend staff meetings and training courses as required.
• Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Conveys basic knowledge of all program areas to members and participants.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.

• This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE A CHILD WATCH LEAD:

• 21 years of age or older.
• Current state approved first-aid certification.
• Current CPR certification.
• Demonstrated ability to provide childcare.
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with children.
• Knowledge and experience in child watch or babysitting including demonstrated ability to provide age appropriate activities to children, ages 5 years to 11 years.
• Ability to effectively communicate information on YMCA programs.
• Knowledge of staff / volunteer supervision and program management preferred.

PART TIME BENEFITS:

• Free YMCA Staff Membership
• Discounted Family Membership
• Employee Program Rewards and Discounts
• Paid Sick Leave (after 90 days of employment)
• Employee & Employer Retirement Contribution Options

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

The Valley of the Sun YMCA has been a trusted place of belonging, growth, and opportunity. We are for strengthening families, and creating opportunities for every child, teen, adult and senior to thrive. Guided by our call to Be Well. Do Good. Lead Change. Our goal is to expand access, deepen impact and secure a sustainable future for the Y across Arizona.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated. All allegations of abuse will be taken seriously and responded to in accordance with our Abuse Response Process.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.