Attendant, Kidwatch - LP
La Porte County Family YMCA · lpymca.org
La PorteOn-siteEntry level
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The job in short
Childcare attendant supervising children at a YMCA kids program.
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2025-04-01
- Location
- La Porte Branch, La Porte, IN, US
Full description
Why You'll Love Being Part of Our Team:
• Complimentary Family YMCA Membership: Enjoy unlimited access to the YMCA’s exceptional facilities—fitness centers, classes, pools, and more—at absolutely no cost to you or your family!
• Exclusive Discounts on Programs: Take advantage of special discounts on exciting programs, classes, and activities, all at a fraction of the cost.
• Free Mental Health Support & Virtual Doctor Access: Complimentary access to mental health resources and virtual healthcare consultations for all full-time and part-time staff.
• Retirement Plans: Build your future with access to a 403(b) Savings Plan and 401(a) Retirement Plan (after meeting service requirements).
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy the freedom to create a schedule that works best for you and your life.
Join us for more than just a job—this is your opportunity to live well, stay active, and plan for a secure tomorrow! Apply today!
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POSITION SUMMARY: Provide direction in a safe and clean environment and a quality experience for children and parents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Ensuring the care, safety, and well-being of all children.
• Caring for children’s physical needs.
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Interacting with children to promote learning and social development.
• Attending required monthly staff meetings.
• Being friendly and respectful to parents, children, and all other staff while working.
• Completing required training (CPR & First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, Child Abuse prevention)
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, training, and volunteers for at least one Y event a year.
• Report unsafe conditions immediately to the supervisor or other person of responsibility if your immediate supervisor is not available.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Follow the departmental dress code. No alterations to the dress code are allowed.
• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Help with other YMCA functions and duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Know appropriate emergency and safety procedures and proper exits for everyone in the facility.
• Builds relationships with members and building participants.
• Exemplify the YMCA core values of caring, respect, responsibility, and honesty.
• Showing up for all scheduled dates on time and in proper attire
QUALIFICATIONS:
• At least 16 years of age.
• On-line CPR/First Aid/AED/Oxygen class complete before employment, and 30 days after employment to complete skills portion of CPR/1st Aid.
• Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required.
• Complete West Bend training before hire and as required going forward.
• Complete annual online and in-person child sexual abuse prevention training.
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