Member Childcare Associate

Are you passionate about creating a fun, safe, and engaging space for children? The Greater Burlington YMCA is looking for Member Childcare Associates to care for youth members while ensuring a positive and enriching environment. This is a great opportunity to support families, engage with children, and be part of a mission-driven team! 

Schedule and Location: Looking for staff who will be available throughout the summer. Shifts vary with opportunities to work weekdays, weekends, morning, and evening. Located at the YMCA Facility at 298 College Street, Burlington VT. 

Why You'll Love This Job: 

• Make an Impact: Provide a safe, fun, and welcoming space for children while their families enjoy the Y. 
• Build Meaningful Connections: Develop positive relationships with children and their families. 
• Enjoy Y Benefits: Free Y membership, program discounts, and more! 
• Be Part of a Mission-Driven Team: Join a community committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. 

What You'll Do: 

• Care for Children: Provide a safe, engaging, and high-quality childcare experience for youth members. 
• Create a Positive Environment: Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming space for children. 
• Engage with Families: Develop strong, professional relationships with parents and guardians. 
• Plan Fun Activities: Assist in organizing age-appropriate games, crafts, and learning opportunities. 
• Follow Childcare Guidelines: Ensure all policies and safety standards are met. 

What We’re Looking For: 

• Professional experience in childcare or working with children. 
• Patience, understanding, and enthusiasm for working with youth. 
• Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, and team members. 
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills. 
• Commitment to the Y’s core values of Caring, Respect, Honesty, and Responsibility. 

Work Environment & Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those necessary for the role and are essential to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our care. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Ability to effectively supervise and ensure the safety of children by maintaining visual and auditory awareness in various environments, including classrooms, outdoor play areas, and other program spaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, or support children up to 35 pounds as needed for care, safety, and engagement.
• Ability to engage in active participation in all aspects of the program, including assisting with activities such as swimming and gym. This may involve frequent movement, such as kneeling, bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, and standing for extended periods.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to the physical and emotional needs of children, including in emergency situations.