Child Watch Attendant
Job No:
631
Band / Level:
VARIABLE - Grade 1
FSLA Status:
Non-Exempt
FT / PT / Seasonal:
Part-Time
Positions for Job 631
Position
Department
Cost Center
Reports To
Child Watch Attendant
1181
Parks and Recreation Services
Matt Ross Community Center 5210
Manager, Community Center
343
Summary
Responsible for the safety and supervision of children while their parents are participating in on-site recreation activities or classes at the Community Center. Check in children, collect fees, perform light custodial duties. Engage and conduct activities with children. Primarily provide a positive play atmosphere for children ages 1 year to 10 years of age. Majority of the kids are toddlers and preschool age.
Duties and Responsibilities
Check children in and out.

Supervise children and enforce rules.

Engage and conduct activities with children.

Operate software programs for all transactions.

Create a playful and safe environment.

Collect program fees.

Perform Light housekeeping duties and Organize toys.

The employee must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

The employee must work the days and hours necessary to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks. Must be available (especially during regular business hours or shifts) to communicate with subordinates, supervisors, customers, vendors and any other persons or organization with whom interaction is required to accomplish work and employer goals.

The above duties and responsibilities include those tasks, physical and mental requirements, visual requirements, unique physical surroundings and mental/cognitive requirements listed in the Position Description Questionnaire and Task Analysis Worksheet.

General Qualifications
EDUCATION & SPECIAL LICENSE(S)/CERTIFICATIONS:


Minimum 18 Years of age


EXPERIENCE:


1 year of experience in childcare watch preferred


SKILLS:

Attention to detail.

Basic mathematical and accounting skills.

Human Relations/Interpersonal skills.

Time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and meet deadlines.

Written and oral communication skills


MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to meet deadlines

Ability to carry out assignments through oral and written instructions.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to work in a hectic environment with many interruptions.

Ability to learn and understand PC software applications.

Ability to perform basic math calculations

Ability to count money


PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to make and receive phone calls.

Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

Ability to distinguish smells.

Ability to operate power and/or hand tools.

Hand and eye coordination adequate to input computer and typewriter

Ability to lift 30 lbs. and transport 20 feet.

Ability to stand and / or walk for extended periods of time.

Ability to reach.

Ability to crawl.

Ability to bend.

Ability to stoop.

Ability to climb.

Ability to push and pull.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY (Direct & Indirect): None