Want to make a positive difference in the lives of children? Join our dynamic ChildWatch team at the Highland Lakes YMCA!
Looking for caring, fun loving, energetic and creative individual who enjoys working with children. The ideal candidate needs to be a good communicator, problem solver, and be able to engage with children. Serving kids from ages 6 weeks -13 years old.
This is a Part-Time position with morning and weekend shifts available. Morning shifts are 8am-12pm M-F, Sat 8am-1pm, and Sun 1-4pm. Must be flexible to work during school breaks.
We are offering $250 bonus for new staff!
Skills / Requirements:
- High school Diploma/GED preferred
- Must be able to be on your feet the entire length of your shift; lift up to 40lbs
- Must be able to handle a busy environment
- Must possess strong customer service and interpersonal skills
- Must be certified in CPR/First Aid & Safety within the first 30 days of employment
- Be at least 17 years of age
- 12 months experience working with children (preferred)
- Be friendly, courteous, enthusiastic, possess a cooperative attitude, and be a team player
- Be willing and able to work a variety of shifts, on weekends, and evenings
- Have strong communication and organizational skills
- Have a neat appearance and be well-groomed
- Be CPR/AED and First Aid certified or willing to be certified within first 30 days of employment
- Be willing to uphold the YMCAs core values of caring, honesty, responsibility, respect, and faith
- Must be able to pass pre-employment drug screen, criminal history, sex offender and reference checks
Pay Rate: $13.00 to $15.00/hour
About Us: We are a not-for-profit services Association focusing on mission driven initiatives, with a vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities throughout 7 Texas Counties. Our organization is home to the largest school age child care provider in Williamson County as well as health and fitness programs that improve the quality of life for over 45,000 members ranging from preschool through senior citizen.
Our Commitment: The YMCA of Central Texas is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment where all are welcome and have access to Y programs and services. Our mission driven focus includes three areas: Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility. In order to maximize the service delivery impact in these areas, the YMCA of Central Texas Volunteer and Staff Leadership recognize and work toward growing diverse representation to appropriately mirror that of the communities we serve. As such, the Branch Boards have the latitude to recruit community leaders that have the Time, Talent, Treasure and Cultural connections necessary to help expand the mission of the YMCA in their respective areas.
In addition, YMCA of Central Texas provides Staff with a Career Development program designed to ensure a fair and equitable approach to advancement where each and every employee has the opportunity to grow and thrive. The Y values a diverse workforce and bases employment decisions on Association need, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability or any other legally protected status.
The YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free workplace. Thank you for your interest in the YMCA of Central Texas!