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The Child Watch Attendant is responsible for the overall supervision of children, program planning and implementation, and assist with overall program management in the Child Watch Department.For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org)Schedule:Location: Magdalena Ecke Family YMCAShift times:Monday - Saturday 7:45am - 1:15pmTuesday - Thursday 2:30pm - 7pmAbility to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core ValuesModels the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilitiesPlan and coordinate the provision of age-appropriate activities and events for participantsSupervise participants, ensuring their guidance and safetyInteract with participants in a positive manner while being consistent, fair and treating everyone in the program with dignity and respectFollow emergency procedures appropriately to ensure the safety of participants and staffCommunicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workersFollow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concernsGeneral housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doorsMaintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheldAssist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculumAttend staff meetings and trainingsProvide support to other departments as neededWear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hoursAbility to lead sports, games and curriculum activities, monitor behavior and general house-keeping responsibilitiesAbility to relate to children and adults in a professional mannerAbility to lift children and infantsAbility to effectively communicate in person and by phoneAbility to sit and stand for extended periods of timeAbility to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyVisual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergencyOther duties as assignedMust be 18 years of age or olderExperience working with infants and children a plusSincere interest in working with childrenMust have a warm and friendly personality and the sensitivity to meet the needs of a diverse populationExcellent customer service experience and organization skillsLicensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and includesubsequentarrest notificationsCPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within30 daysofhireand must be from one of the following certifying organizations:American Red CrossAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Safety & Health InstituteYMCA 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 CountyOffice of Labor Standards and Enforcement.USD $17.75 - USD $20.41 /Hr.