The YMCA of Greenville is a dynamic and rapidly growing association that seeks to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
The Child Watch Intern supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Youth & Family Services Director and Program Director, the Child Watch Intern will plan and supervise the participants in the Child Watch program. This position will work directly with the parents and children’s participants.
This position is ideal for high school students (via the LaunchGVL program) interested in early childhood development, youth programming, and nonprofit leadership. The intern will plan and lead activities for young children, collaborate with YMCA staff and families, and develop essential skills in child supervision, customer service, and professional communication.
Not only will you be part of amazing mission driven work, but we also offer the following benefits for our interns:
- Free individual Y membership, during your internship period.
- 50% Discount on Programs, including Childcare, sports, aquatics, and personal training
- 12% Retirement Contribution once fully vested.
- 403b Retirement Savings Plan.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
- Provides daily activities ensuring children have multiple choices of activities and that they are provided with activity focused on movement, arts, imaginary play, reading, etc.
- Provides exemplary customer service.
- Ensures participant safety – including check-in / check-out procedures, sick children, discipline issues, and activities.
- Always maintain positive relations with members, participants, and co-workers.
- Assists in all areas of the Y operation as requested by management.
Other Expectations
- Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.
- Attend/complete required abuse risk management training.
- Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.
- Follow mandated reporting requirements.
- Adhere to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
By the end of the internship, the intern will:
- Gain hands-on experience in planning and leading age-appropriate activities that support children's development through movement, arts, imaginative play, and literacy.
- Develop strong customer service and communication skills by interacting daily with parents, children, and YMCA members.
- Strengthen skills in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment by adhering to check-in/check-out procedures, risk management practices, and child supervision standards.
- Build professional confidence in a nonprofit setting while supporting the overall operations and mission of the YMCA.
- Current high school junior or senior (LaunchGVL eligible).
- Interest in youth development, early childhood education, elementary/middle/high school education or YMCA operations
- Interest in working with youth of all ages.
- The ability to be a good role model and to adapt to changing needs and circumstances.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to various roles.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Professional demeanor and willingness to learn.
- Possess skills in relationship building e.g. excellent communication skills.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands 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.
- Frequently moves throughout the facilities for 4 hours or more a day.
- Frequently positioning oneself to assist when needed.
- Frequently handling small items
- Constantly stationary for more than 2.5 hours per day
- Constantly communicating in-person
- Occasionally lifting or moving objects, equipment, and/or weighing up to 50