Child Watch Coordinator
The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a Child Watch Coordinator to join our team.
The YMCA focuses on empowering people in all forms, by improving health and well-being and inspiring action in and across our neighborhoods.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
As a Child Watch Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and organizing age-appropriate activities for children ages 6 weeks to 7 years while parents are utilizing the YMCA facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide support in planning part-time staff interviews and training.
- Assist in recruiting and supervising volunteers to assist with programming support.
- Plan and organize age-appropriate activities. Play actively with the children.
- Adapt activities to the needs of each.
- Monitor the health and socialization of children daily.
- Assist with maintaining cleanliness and order in the child watch area.
- Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care. Greet parents and help children feel welcome.
- Communicate regarding their child’s behavior.
- Monitor the day to day activities to maintain high quality operations to include safety, progress and fun
Are you a good fit?
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent (preferred).
- One to two years of related experience as a coordinator of people or activities (preferred).
- Ability to use computer and typical business software and office machines.
- Demonstrated skills in customer service, public relations, organizational skills, communications, supervision, and file maintenance.
- Positive attitude and previous experience with [preschool-aged children] and diverse populations.
- CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.
- Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day.
- Complete other online and in-person training as required.
- You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
- Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act).
Wage: $20.06 to $21.32 per hour (Compensation is determined based on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications, with most new hires starting between the minimum and midpoint of the posted wage range)
Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week
Location: Lakewood Family YMCA, Lakewood, WA
Benefits:
All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits:
- A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
- Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
- Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
- 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise
Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
- HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
- Willamette Dental Plan
- VSP Vision Plan