Childwatch Counselor - HCC West Loop

Join a team that's creating positive experiences for children and families.

At the YMCA, we're more than a fitness center; we're a community dedicated to strengthening families and supporting youth.

As a Childwatch Counselor, you'll play an important role in providing a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians participate in YMCA programs and services.

If you enjoy working with children, creating positive experiences, and helping families feel connected to their YMCA, we'd love to meet you.

What You'll Do As a Childwatch Counselor, you'll create a fun, safe, and inclusive environment where children can enjoy age-appropriate activities during their time in Childwatch.

You'll provide attentive supervision, encourage positive interactions, and help ensure every child and family has a welcoming YMCA experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1.

Supervision and Safety: Ensure the safety and well-being of all children in a welcoming Childwatch environment by monitoring activities to promote safe, age-appropriate behavior and adherence to YMCA policies at all times.

Provide for childrens physical needs, including feeding, assisting with restrooms, administering first aid/CPR, and notifying the parents/guardians of necessary diaper changes.

Assist with maintaining accurate and up-to-date records such as attendance, incident reports, and compliance documentation.

Conduct regular headcounts.

Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies and incidents in alignment with established YMCA protocols and procedures, including emergency preparedness.

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Behavior Management: Implements positive behavior management techniques that foster a respectful and inclusive environment while addressing the emotional needs of children.

Responds to behavioral issues calmly and constructively, following established guidelines, and provides support by soothing distressed children, comforting those who are sick or hurt, redirecting negative behavior, and offering positive reinforcement.

Communicates important information or observations to incoming staff regarding individual children and provides an updated list of children currently in attendance.

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Activity Implementation: Implement a variety of age-appropriate activities, including structured and unstructured activities as outlined in the YMCA-approved curriculum.

Encourage and facilitate positive social interactions among children.

Adapt activities to meet the diverse needs and interests of all children.

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Policy Adherence: Follow all organizational policies, protocols, and procedures, including those related to health and safety, child protection, and confidentiality.

Maintain a clean and organized environment, adhering to sanitation and safety standards.

Report any concerns or issues to the Childwatch Lead or Program Director promptly.

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Daily Operations.

Maintains Childwatch environment by adhering to YMCA of Greater Houston program standards and youth development standards.

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