YMCA of Central New York · 2 months ago
Child Watch Assistant - Part Time
Manlius, NY
Part-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelYMCA of Central New York is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Child Watch Assistant plays a crucial role in supervising children in the Child Watch Program, ensuring their well-being while modeling the YMCA's core values and adhering to safety guidelines.
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Responsibilities
Models the YMCA core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Develops and maintains positive relationships with individuals and groups at all levels of the organization; supporting members connect with each other and the YMCA
Maintains physical presence, always remains alert while on duty, maintains constant visual attention to children in the care of the Y, and remains aware of surroundings
Knows and reviews all emergency procedures and responds to emergency situations immediately in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures; completes related reports as required
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on Membership and member engagement that fosters loyalty among those we serve
Follows all Child Watch procedures and guidelines including those pertaining to health and safety, child supervision, drop-off/pick-up, attendance, forms, reports, and staff expectations as required by the YMCA and the state health department
Knows, follows, and enforces all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, procedures, and staff expectations, including those for the prevention of child abuse
Ambassador of all YMCA programs with a focus on department offerings and member engagement
Performs equipment checks and ensures appropriate equipment is available as needed. Clean and store equipment per branch procedures
Attends all mandatory meetings and trainings
Is willing to step up, even if outside of the position description, to contribute to the overall success of the YMCA
Qualification
Required
Desire and ability to work with and relate to children
Willingness to accept supervision and guidance
Demonstrated ability to teach and assist in teaching skills and activities
Good role model, with integrity and adaptability
Remains calm and objective when under pressure or when challenged by others
Effective communication skills necessary to inform, counsel, motivate, and support members
Must be observant, safety-conscious, and able to react calmly and quickly in an emergency
Must complete annual safety, combating sexual-harassment, and child abuse prevention trainings assigned by human resources prior to direct service
Must have current CPR and First Aid
On occasion ability to lift and carry children and equipment, may spend time sitting on the floor or child sized furniture
Prolonged periods of standing and frequent bending
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
Will be exposed to illness-causing bacteria and viruses
Preferred
Experience working with children between six (6) weeks old to eleven (11) years old preferred
Company
YMCA of Central New York
YMCA of Central New York offers youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility services.
Founded in 1858
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.5MKey Investors
KeyBank FoundationMicron Technology
2023-12-18Grant
2023-08-02Grant· $0.5M
Leadership Team
Josh Royce
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
Central New York Business Journal
2026-01-16
Central New York Business Journal
2025-09-20
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