Getting Ahead Child Watch Attendant, YMCA of Greater Oklahoma City

Description

Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.  

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• The role of Youth Development Specialist serves to engage with the school-aged children who will be attending once-a-week Getting Ahead classes with their parents/guardians. 
• They will be provided with the tools they need to teach, play, work, and entertain the children, as needed. 
• They must enjoy interacting with children of various ages while being patient and kind. There will be curriculum and supplies provided for all students, and you will be taught how to use these during each class meeting.

The position of Getting Ahead Child Watch Attendant is a part time position. This means that, if you accept the role, you perform all duties on a part time basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the short lesson/activity that will be prepared for you each week
• Moving kids from one space to another during transitions (ex: moving from activity time to gym time)
• Communicate your scheduling needs with the Associate Director of Social Responsibility to work out what days you will be working
• Attend training/orientation.
• Establish a positive relationship with each child.
• Develop positive relationships with parents and staff.
• Actively engage children and participants in activities.
• Report all injuries and incidences to the Associate Director of Social Responsibility.
• Display YMCA character values (Honesty, caring, respect, and responsibilities at all times.)

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have an interest in and like children and exemplify and support the YMCA philosophy.
• Must be 16 years of age or older
• Job consists of working with school age children and requires the participation in activities with children.
• Will be responsible for assisting the site coordinator in planning activities on a weekly basis.
• Position is a contract position working weekday evenings and the occasional weekend shift
• Must attend all scheduled YMCA trainings, have current CPR certification and uphold the YMCA employee appearance guidelines. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)