ChildWatch Lead

The CHASCO Family YMCA is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable individual to join our Child Watch team as a Child Watch Lead. This position helps supervise staff while creating a fun, welcoming, and safe environment for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old.
The ideal candidate is a strong communicator, dependable, comfortable leading others, and has experience working with children and supervising staff.
This is a part-time position with
flexible/open availability needed.
We are specifically looking for candidates who are available to work a variety of shifts, including
weekday mornings, weekday evenings, and weekends.
If you enjoy working with children, supporting a team, and creating a positive experience for families, we would love to hear from you!
We are offering a $260 bonus for new employees!
Essential Responsibilities:
Nurtures and engages children through purposeful, age-appropriate activities while building positive relationships with each child
Plans, leads, and participates in activities and assists with lesson planning and implementation
Helps oversee daily operations within the Child Watch rooms to ensure a safe, welcoming, and organized environment
Supervises staff during assigned shifts and ensures staff are actively engaged, appropriately supervising children, and completing assigned job duties
Repositions staff between rooms as needed to maintain appropriate coverage and best serve children and members
Assists with opening and closing procedures and daily room responsibilities
Assists with onboarding, shadow training, and ongoing staff training
Follows and enforces YMCA policies, procedures, and safety expectations to maintain a safe and secure environment
Uses good judgment and decision-making skills and communicates concerns or incidents to the Coordinator or Director when appropriate
Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, members, participants, and staff
Helps maintain Child Watch rooms, program areas, toys, supplies, and equipment in a clean, safe, and orderly manner
Completes and maintains required program records and documentation
Assists the Coordinator or Director with administrative tasks and other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
Must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent
Minimum of three years of related childcare experience
Leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Ability to lead and provide direction to staff while also working directly with children
Strong communication, organization, and decision-making skills
Ability to understand, follow, and consistently enforce YMCA policies, safety procedures, and program expectations
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within the first 30 days of employment
Must successfully complete required background screening, including criminal history and any other pre-employment requirements established by the YMCA
Pay Rate:
$15-$19/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!