The Child Watch Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing Child Watch and Kid’s Club operations, and the coordination of staff and children between the ages of 6 weeks to 12 years of age. The Coordinator is responsible for maintaining high standards of safety, member service, cleanliness, and adherence to program guidelines as developed. 

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Schedule

• Location: Toby-Wells YMCA
• Tuesday - Saturday

• Supervise daily operations of the Child Watch and Kid’s Club Center 

• Provide a fun and positive experience for members, staff and guests alike 

• Communicate effectively with parents interested and/or enrolled in the program 

• Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling and supervising staff 

• Issue annual evaluations of Child Watch and Kid’s Club staff 

• Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, youth medical waivers, emergency contact information, and incident reports 

• Supervise drop-in participants in both Child Watch and Kid’s Club 

• Maintain a professional demeanor with parents, staff, and children at all times 

• Provide leadership in establishing a positive environment in which youth and families are treated with respect and dignity 

• Responsible for general cleaning and housekeeping responsibilities as needed 

• Physical ability to lift children and infants 

• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swift in an emergency 

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

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required. Associate degree preferred 

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

• Previous supervisory experience  

• Sincere interest to work with children 

• The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills 

• 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 

YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.