CHILDWATCH ASSOCIATE

Childwatch Associate

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The CWA will provide direction for all children in the program, and implements program activities, as established. The CWA will provide a quality experience to children and parents in a safe environment in a nurturing manner that focuses on building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.

Essential functions include:

1. Implements and participates in activities that develop youth within the established guidelines.
2. Nurtures children through purposeful programming dedicated to building achievement and belonging in youth and relationships among youth and within families.
3. Supervises the children, program space, and all activities including following all procedures and standards.
4. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for the participating children in Child Watch.
5. Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication with parents. Engages parents as volunteers and connects them to the YMCA.
6. Maintains program site and equipment.
7. Attends and participates in program activities, staff meetings and staff training.
8. Disseminates concerns to supervisor immediately.
9. Helps to promote other YMCA activities and programs.
10. Maintains required safety practices (i.e., bathroom procedures, sign in/out procedures, etc.)
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Our culture is welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined. At the YMCA, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.

YMCA part-time benefits overview includes complimentary YMCA membership, flexible scheduling, professional development, retirement benefits, and employee resource groups.

YMCA competencies (Leader) include mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.

The YMCA of Southeastern NC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual preference, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.

Qualifications include:

• CPR & First Aid certifications and Child Abuse prevention training within 30 days of hire date.
• Previous experience working with children in a developmental setting preferred – minimum age of 16 is required. Must know how to change a diaper. Ability to implement and participate in age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities for the children in Child Watch.
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds.

Work environment and physical demands include:

• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate – sometimes loud.
• Lifting (50 lbs.); Seeing; Hearing; Climbing; Pulling; Standing; Carrying (50 lbs.); Pushing (50 lbs.)

YMCA safety requirements include:

• CPR & First Aid – Must be able to complete and maintain certification in CPR and First Aid; able to assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
• Emergency Response – Ability to quickly identify emergency situations (medical, fire, environmental, etc.) and respond appropriately following established procedures.
• Incident Management – Required to report all safety incidents and hazards immediately and accurately to supervisors.
• Safe Environment – Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment for all staff, members, and participants.
• Physical Readiness – Must be able to perform physical tasks related to safety, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
• Compliance – Follow all YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and state/local regulations as applicable.

The YMCA provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws. If you require accommodation to complete the application process or to perform essential job functions, please contact Human Resources.

Job Title: Childwatch Associate

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Part Time Pay Rate: $12.44 - $15.55 / Hour Revision Date: 2/20/26

Equal Opportunity Employer: The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve.