The Child Watch Lead is responsible for overseeing Child Watch operations, and the coordination of staff and children. 

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Schedule

• Monday - Saturday mornings

• Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values 

• Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities 

• Supervise operation of the Child Watch program 

• Assure that each child is signed in and out of the center 

• Communicate effectively and maintain a professional attitude with parents, staff and children at all times 

• Support philosophies, policies and procedures using positive discipline and redirection 

• Provide a safe environment for the children to operate within 

• Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, child waivers, emergency information, daily incident reports, and supervisor's log 

• Assist in evaluating effectiveness of staff 

• Participate in housekeeping responsibilities 

• Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workers 

• Follow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concerns 

• General housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doors 

• Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld 

• Assist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculum 

• Attend staff meetings and trainings 

• Provide support to other departments as needed 

• Wear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours 
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency 

• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures 

• Physical ability to lead and interact in active sports and games with children, monitor behavior- requiring separation and participate in curriculum activities 

• Physical ability to lift children as needed, change and clean a soiled child, interact and direct play
• Other duties as assigned 

• 1+ year’s of experience working with infants and children, ages 2 months - 12 years of age 

• Ability to communicate and relate well with both young children and adults 

• Able to provide leadership and stability for program continuity 

• Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications 
• CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: 
  • American Red Cross 
  • American Heart Association 
  • American Safety & Health Institute