Role OverviewThis position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Child Watch Leader at the Arlington-Mansfield Area YMCA maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all youth, and provides a quality experience to both youth and their families.
What You Will Do
Properly supervises and cares for children in the Y Child Watch program, ensuring children are safe and having fun. Follows all policies, procedures, and standards as established by the law or the YMCA.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Must like children; previous experience working with children preferred. Required to pass a TB test before beginning Child Watch duties. Knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques is a plus.
Requirements
- Minimum of 16 years old
- Must like children
- Previous experience working with children preferred
- Required to pass a TB test before beginning Child Watch duties
- Knowledge of child development and positive discipline techniques is a plus
- Possess strong communication and relationship building skills
- Capacity to be flexible, patient, and adjust to children's needs
- Must have dependable transportation
- Previous experience working with diverse populations
- Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds
- Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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