Position: P/T Child Watch Attendant Salary: $13.00 hour
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is a leading nonprofit organization that has a strong commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a cause driven organization that offers tremendous opportunities to make a difference. We invite you to join us in this amazing work to develop your skills, to realize your leadership potential and discover a career that is so much more than a job.
About the Job
The YMCA Reston is looking for a caring, helpful, and enthusiastic team player to join our Child Watch team. The Child Watch Attendant supervises children in the YMCA Child Watch Program. The attendant is responsible for providing a safe and enjoyable childcare for members and their children.
Some of the exciting tasks you will do as a Child Watch Attendant include but are not limited to:
- Maintain visual and auditory supervision at all times
- Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child under their supervision and maintain a creative and playful atmosphere for all participants
- Plan and supervise activities for the children
- Plays and interacts with the children while they are in your care
- Changes diapers when necessary
- Saturday – Sunday 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Experience in childwatch preferred
- Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting
- Must be able to effectively communicate with children and parents
- Must understand and be committed to working with diverse population and to YMCA character development
- Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
- Must be physically active to play games and sports with the children
- Must be able to pick-up at least 35 pounds
- Must have visual acuity to observe all children
Compensation for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington provides progressive employee benefits. 10% employer-funded retirement plan with vesting after two years of service; 403(b) savings plan; free YMCA membership for employee, numerous professional development opportunities, an exciting and collaborative work environment, and the ability to work with creative, talented and diverse individuals!
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