Co-Manager jobs in Benton Harbor, MI

Child Watch Co-Lead Caregiver - Monday through Friday alternating between 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Reports To: Child Watch Lead

Supervisory Responsibility: Yes

Position Summary:

To further the mission of the YMCA through preparing and conducting activities that fit the requirements of the YMCA and our youth. The Lead Caregiver will build a partnership with employees, parents, children, and the community. This will be done through daily communication that forms a positive, relationship-centered approach that aides in the success of children and families being served.

Qualifications:

• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to be alert and to be able to focus at all times.

A genuine positive, fun, easy-going personality.

Ability to be adaptable, organized, patient, and enthusiastic.

Ability to plan and initiate age-appropriate games and activities.

CPR/AED and First Aid certifications preferred. Required within 90 days of hire.

Yearly Westbend training.

Safe Sleep training through MIREGISTRY (Michigan) or I-LEAD (Indiana).

Understand the mission of the YMCA.

Expectations:

• Work alongside the lead to develop lesson plans and staff expectations.
• Connecting all decisions to our values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Communication (Internal & External)
• Maintaining Security (Internal & External)
• Demonstrate management abilities and an interest in leadership development.
• Demonstrate an interest in developing knowledge and competency of licensing standards.
• High energy, dynamic personality, and ability to work and engage infants, toddlers, and preschool children in an inclusive setting.
• Specific Responsibilities:
• Always maintain visual and auditory supervision.
• Responsible for the safety and well-being of each child.
• Maintain a creative and playful atmosphere for all participants.
• Plan and supervise the activities of children.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and safe area.
• Are up to date on YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and safety situations, child abuse prevention, and emergency procedures, and safe sleep training.
• Upholds the Y’s Core Values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.
• Communicates effectively to supervisor/Director when challenges arise. Able to communicate in a professional manner to parents concerning their child.
• Able to direct staff and communicate effectively to them and help them stay engaged with the children.
• Able to communicate to others how the YMCA supports kids, adults, and families in the community.
• Confidentiality: You are not to talk about our students or programs (unless you are promoting) outside of Child Watch.

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Minimum 80% standing and walking.
• Reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities.
• Duties require occasional lifting and/or moving up to 50 pounds (with help).
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person