ChildWatch Lead

The Twin Lakes Family YMCA is seeking caring, energetic, creative individuals to supervise a fun and safe atmosphere in our Child Watch area for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old as a ChildWatch Lead. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator who has experience supervising staff. This is a part-time position.

We are offering a $260 bonus for new employees!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Nurtures children through purposeful activities dedicated to building relationships with each child.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• Assist with lesson planning and implementation.
• Responsible for daily operations inside the room(s).
• Supervise and ensure all staff is performing assigned job duties as instructed by coordinator or director.
• Assist with opening and closing.
• Assist with any staff training, including shadow training.
• Follow and enforce policies and procedures to ensure safety of participants and secure environment.
• Communicate effectively and exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with members and participants.
• Maintains program site and equipment in an orderly manner.
• Maintains required program records.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of childcare experience
• Supervisory experience
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid within first 30 days of employment.
• Individual must be able to pass reference checks, a criminal history background check, sex-offender check and pre-employment drug screen

Pay Rate: $15-$17/hour

About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.

The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!