JOB DETAILS
Child Watch Attendant, Bethany YMCA
CompanyYMCA of Greater Oklahoma City
LocationBethany
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 4, 2026
About The Company
The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the Oklahoma City Metro, 15 Ys engage more than 232,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities across the country, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.
Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
About the Role
Description
Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively impacts the lives of people in your community. Imagine sharing your passions and unique talents to build a better future for yourself and others. This is what it means to work at the Y. The Y offers more than a job. We offer the chance to make a difference in a fun, flexible environment, where our mission and values drive every decision we make.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
To provide a safe and fun environment for children in the YMCA Child Watch.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Keep accurate attendance and enrollment records.
- Keep child watch area clean and equipment organized.
- Communicate regularly with parents.
- Interact individually with children.
- Adhere to and implement YMCA mission and philosophy.
- diaper children as necessary. Maintain supervision of all children at all times.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
- Develop meaningful and sustainable relationships with members, donors and volunteers.
- Must complete Redwoods Trainings (Bloodborne Pathogens; Sexual Harassment; Child Abuse Prevention; Slips, Trips and Falls; and Safe Lifting) within 30 days of hire and renewed annually
EFFECT ON END RESULTS:
I have read and fully understand the above job description assigned to me.
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Must be certified in PR/CPR, AED, O2, and First Aid. (Training provided by the Y, if needed)
- Must be 16 years old with experience in working with infants and children.
- Ability to communicate effectively both oral and written.
- Physical activities include heavy work involving body movement and physical application, reaching/lifting (5-50 pounds), Standing/walking, repetitive motions, physical motion/movement, bending, pushing/pulling, kneeling
Key Skills
Child SupervisionAttendance RecordingArea CleaningEquipment OrganizationParent CommunicationIndividual InteractionMission AdherenceDiaperingRelationship BuildingTraining CompletionPhysical StaminaFirst AidCPRAEDO2 Certification
Categories
Social ServicesSports & RecreationEducationSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The primary duty is to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for children within the YMCA Child Watch program. This includes maintaining accurate records, keeping the area clean, supervising children at all times, and interacting positively with them and their parents.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
290
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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