Child Watch Associate

Job Title: Child Watch Associate

Branch: Oscar Lasko YMCA

Pay Class: Part Time

Shifts/Availability: Monday to Saturday 8 am-12 pm /Monday to Thursday 4 pm-8 pm

Starting Rate: $13.00

About the YMCA of Greater Brandywine: The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW), an association of eight YMCAs serving Chester County, is a non-profit organization committed to nurturing the potential of every child, promoting healthy living and fostering social responsibility through life-changing programs for all.

Position Purpose: The Oscar Lasko YMCA is looking for an enthusiastic Child Watch Associate to provide a safe and caring environment for children while in YMCA care. This position will focus on hosting birthday parties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with the day-to-day operations of our Child Watch area
• Provide a safe, interactive, fun and caring environment for children in YMCA care
• Oversee the safety and whereabouts of the children at all times
• Maintain a clean and risk-free room arrangement
• Maintain records, including, but not limited to accident and incident reports, sign in/out sheets
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 15 years of age or older
• High School diploma or GED preferred
• Enjoys working with children and prior experience working with children, preferred
• Must have the ability to interact positively with children and communicate professionally with parents

Benefits:

• Making a difference in a person’s life every day.
• Fun, fast-paced work environment
• Working for a diverse and inclusive community-based non-profit
• Opportunities for training and advancement
• Free Family Membership (all members of the family membership 
• must live in the same household)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Referral bonuses