Child Watch Attendant

CLASS CONCEPT Summary

Under the direction and supervision of the Membership Services Supervisor this position is responsible for working in the Child Watch area of the Dow Active Complex (DAC), supervising the children that are dropped off while their parents use the facility. It will be the responsibility of this position to ensure the safety and well-being of the children. The position interacts with citizens, community organizations, and other city staff.

This position may also be asked to assist with the front desk attendants, and various programs and events offered by the department.

• Monitor the drop-off and pick-up of children to guarantee their safety while in our care, and assure parents are signing in and signing out children properly and presenting identification
• Provide basic child care to children in attendance
• Plan, organize, and supervise age-appropriate on-going activities in the child watch program and interact with children at play, creating a positive experience for the children
• Help implement a variety of activities which may include: leading active games, arts and crafts, dance, drama, fitness, music, and various recreational, educational, or cultural enrichment events
• Contact parent or guardian to change soiled clothing and accessories, attending to the child’s needs, and any other similar needs
• Maintain a clean and sanitary environment at all times
• Coordinate any specific needs the child may have with their parent or guardian
• Attending regularly scheduled staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Six months previous experience with children, preferably in a childcare setting or teaching
• Ability to self-motivate with little or no supervision.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Maintain a valid Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid Certification issued by a nationally recognized service provider.

• Interact with the public in an effective, customer-friendly manner, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and other organizations
• Work well with children and exercise patience, compassion and understanding with them
• Understanding and accommodating to the varying needs of each individual child simultaneously
• Knowledge of infant and child development and basic care
• Effective communication with children to discuss activities and give directions
• Work independently and make appropriate decisions regarding safety, work methods, and priorities

Parks and Recreation Membership Services (in order)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places and fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Formal application, rating of education experience; questionnaire; oral interview and reference check; job job-related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

All offers are conditional upon the successful and favorable results of a background check and drug screen. More information on these items will be provided at the time of the offer.