YMCA Alexandria - Child Watch Attendant

Basic Function and Scope of Responsibility:  Responsible for the safety and well-being of the children in the YMCA Child Watch Program    Supervisory Responsibility:  X No Supervisory responsibility    ¨ Provides guidance, leadership, or training to other employees (no direct supervision)   ¨ Directly responsible for supervising non-exempt, clerical, or office administration personnel  ¨ Directly responsible for supervising exempt, professional, or technical employees  ¨ Directly responsible for supervising supervisory/managerial employees    Organizational Structure:  Job title to which this position reports: TBD  Job titles directly reporting to this position: None  Job titles indirectly reporting to this position: None    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   Opens and closes Child Watch room as required  Is the last person to leave the room and locks door before leaving the building  Checks first aid kit and OSHA equipment, and knows its location  Keeps certifications current and up to date  Takes full charge in case of accident, and follows appropriate emergency procedures  Properly fills out accident reports when necessary  Promptly fills out and turns in payroll sheets to supervisor  Enforces safety regulations (i.e. keep children out of cabinets and drawers, etc.)  Reports all unsafe and unsatisfactory conditions to supervisor  Cleans toys and equipment daily  Changes sheets on crib daily  Changes diapers on children often  Has parents sign-in and sign-out, and collects appropriate number of coupons  Continually plays and interacts with the children while they are in your care  Is courteous and greets the parents/guardians who come into Child Watch  Wears name tags at all times  Enforces no food/snacks policy  Other duties as required    Customer Service Standards:  Staff Engagement:  Greets all children with a smile and by name  Provides ongoing feedback on the child’s progress and development  Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child  Facility Excellence:  Provides a safe and clean environment for all kids  Is knowledgeable about the other service area programs and offerings  Show:  Is proactive and responsive to parents needs when concerns occur with their child  Builds lasting positive relationships with parents and their kids      Required Competencies:  Mission Advancement  Values - Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values.  Community - Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.  Collaboration  Inclusion - Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.  Relationships - Builds rapport and relates well to others.  Communication - Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively.  Operational Effectiveness  Decision Making - Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another.  Quality Results - Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.  Personal Growth  Self Development - Pursues self-development that enhances job performance.  Emotional Maturity - Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths, and limitations and how they impact relationships  Functional Expertise - Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.    Education, Certification, Skills, and Experience:  Must be at least 18 years of age  Current CPR and First Aid Certification  Documentation of physical examination and TB skin test  Clear the local jurisdiction requirements for criminal background and/or fingerprinting  Must have the critical skill of being able to relate to parents, school staff and children and have a positive, creative attitude  Must be able to work as a team member  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    YMCA Leadership Certification:  Position requires ongoing progress towards Leader Certification    Working Conditions:  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