Child Watch Lead - Oceanside

Overview The Child Watch Lead is responsible for overseeing Child Watch operations, and the coordination of staff and children. For information on Y Employee Perks, click on this link:Employee Benefits | YMCA of San Diego County (ymcasd.org) Schedule Location: Joe and Mary Mottino Family YMCA Monday - Thursday, 4:00pm - 7:00pm Saturdays, 7:45am - 12:45pm Sundays, 7:45am - 12:15pm Responsibilities Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 Core Values Models the 4 Core Values in all aspects of position responsibilities Supervise operation of the Child Watch program Assure that each child is signed in and out of the center Communicate effectively and maintain a professional attitude with parents, staff and children at all times Support philosophies, policies and procedures using positive discipline and redirection Provide a safe environment for the children to operate within Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to attendance, child waivers, emergency information, daily incident reports, and supervisor's log Assist in evaluating effectiveness of staff Participate in housekeeping responsibilities Communicate in a positive and effective manner with all participants, parents, members and co-workers Follow YMCA policies and procedures. Inform appropriate staff of any policy or safety concerns General housekeeping duties including cleaning bathrooms, wiping down tables, sweeping/mopping/vacuuming floors, taking out trash and locking all doors Maintain professional demeanor at all times to ensure the YMCA image and mission statement are upheld Assist in planning, supervision and implementation of the daily schedule and curriculum Attend staff meetings and trainings Provide support to other departments as needed Wear YMCA staff shirt and name tag during working hours Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures Physical ability to lead and interact in active sports and games with children, monitor behavior- requiring separation and participate in curriculum activities Physical ability to lift children as needed, change and clean a soiled child, interact and direct play Other duties as assigned Qualifications 1+ year’s of experience working with infants and children, ages 2 months - 12 years of age Ability to communicate and relate well with both young children and adults Able to provide leadership and stability for program continuity Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations: American Red Cross American Heart Association American Safety & Health Institute YMCA 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. Pay Range USD $18.25 - USD $20.41 /Hr. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of San Diego County