Child Watch & Parent's Night Out Leader- Cooper YMCA (Evening Shift)

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Watch Leader at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Essential functions include properly supervising and caring for children in the Y Child Watch program, ensuring children are safe and having fun. Follow all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the YMCA (e.g., safety or emergency procedures, behavior guidance strategies, child abuse prevention policies); makes ADA accommodations where appropriate; maintains the program site, equipment, and required program records. Perform equipment/toy checks for safety and cleanliness. Properly clean toys and equipment daily. Nurture children through purposeful activities; plans activities that are intended to achieve program goals and outcomes, are culturally relevant, are developmentally appropriate, and are consistent with the Y's values. Create a positive rapport with all children, and model relationship-building skills in all interactions. Develop positive relationships with parents, families, and staff. Provide and welcome ongoing dialogue with parents and caregivers about their child's needs and progress; connect families to the Y. Report all incidents or potential safety hazards by completing and submitting incident reports per AMA YMCA policy and procedures. Attend staff meetings, and staff training. Apply all YMCA policies and procedures and exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith. All other duties as assigned.

Leadership competencies include: Communication & Influence, Developing Self & Others, Engaging Community.

Qualifications include: Minimum of 16 years old. Must like children; previous experience working with children preferred. Required to pass a TB test before beginning Child Watch duties. Knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques is a plus. Possess strong communication and relationship building skills. Capacity to be flexible, patient, and adjust to children's needs. Must have dependable transportation. Previous experience working with diverse populations. Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds. Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). CPR/AED/O2/First Aid certifications and Child Abuses Prevention, Understanding Your Biases, Anti-Harassment, Blood Borne Pathogens, Hazard Communication Awareness, and Slips, Trips, and Falls trainings required within 30 days of hire.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to plan, lead, and participate in program activities. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. Ability to lift equipment and to lift a small to average size child.