Childcare Attendant - Part Time

Job Summary:

Provide quality supervision of children and excellent customer service while promoting a safe and engaging childcare environment for guests of the Chilson Recreation Center. This is a year-round position; must be willing and available to work a regular schedule on a year-round basis. This position will be required to work varied hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends and some holidays.

The salary range for this position is $14.81- $18.36 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

This opportunity will remain open until filled.

Essential Functions:

• Exemplifies excellent customer service by providing a quality experience for guests while they utilize the childcare program.
• Receives and greets parents and children; answers questions regarding childcare guidelines and registration of children for childcare.
• Proactively enforces childcare and Recreation Department policies and procedures, including all applicable procedures specified by the Health Department.
• Supervises and interacts with children while promoting a safe and healthy environment.
• Ensure all children’s needs are met, including infant diapering and feeding.
• Assists with general maintenance and cleaning of childcare room, equipment and toys.
• Disseminates and promotes Parks and Recreation program information; directs public to proper locations; educates users of potential opportunities and services available; provides general facility use instructions; enforces facility policy and procedures by informing guests of existing policies; observes guest use and informs supervisors of improper facility or equipment use.
• Resolves administrative concerns by applying appropriate policies and procedures through positive interaction and involvement with Youth Programming and public.

Other Job Functions:

• May be required to cross-train in other areas.
• May assist in special events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience:

• Must be a minimum of 14 years of age at time of hire.
• 1 year previous work experience performing similar childcare services, preferably in a facility setting and customer service duties, including high degree of public contact and customer relations in a fast-paced environment required.
• Basic computer knowledge preferred.

Certifications:

• Must currently possess or be able to successfully complete provided CPR and First Aid training within 60 days of hire date and prior to working with children.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must possess general working knowledge of childcare operations.
• Must possess proven, excellent customer service skills, in a busy environment with the ability to interact positively with young children.
• Must demonstrate good judgment, patience, and decision-making in handling a variety of difficult situations involving childcare guests.
• Must effectively and diplomatically communicate with parents and children as well as co-workers.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Frequent light to moderate physical effort that includes frequent standing or walking or maintaining arms and hands in the same position for repetitive tasks. Frequently works with light objects and light hand tools.
• Occasional moderate to considerable physical effort that includes working from ladders in awkward positions. Frequent use of light or medium weight objects (e.g., 25-50 lbs) and use of medium weight tools.
• Occasional exposure to hazards that are predictable or well protected against.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

With over 300 days of sunshine, and just 30 miles from Rocky Mountain National Park in the heart of northern Colorado, Loveland is an ideal community for anyone to call home. Known as the Sweetheart City, this vibrant cultural hub is home to nearly 500 sculptures and public art installations, the world-famous Valentine Remail Program, and picturesque views of the Rocky Mountains. The community is bustling with a thriving arts, brewery, foodie, and shopping scene. Enjoy headliner concert and theatre productions, professional hockey events, endless community recreation and open space opportunities, art and sculpture shows, and several local festivals. Loveland also boasts an award-winning golf course and an inclusive library and community center. Loveland, Colorado has EVERYTHING YOU LOVE!

In 2020, Loveland was the only Colorado City to win the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence, is the top residential recycling City in the state for 4 consecutive years and has been ranked as one of the top places to live, work and raise a family in the U.S. and as one of the Most Idyllic Picturesque towns in America.

Apply today to join more than 800 employees who work to meet the core values of: Accountability & Integrity, Transparency & Honoring the Public Trust, Collaboration, Innovation, Safety, Excellent Service with Courtesy and Kindness. The City of Loveland is a diverse and welcoming community organization, and our employees enjoy a competitive benefits program, various opportunities for growth and development, and an exceptional work-life balance.

A vibrant community, surrounded by natural beauty, where you belong!

Non-Benefit Eligible Benefits Package Includes:

• Retirement – 457 Plan (employee funded plan)
• Medical Leave – Accrue 1 hour of leave per 30 hours worked (up to 48 hours)

Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

City of Loveland job descriptions are designed to describe the general nature and level of work necessary to perform well in the job; they are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, and qualifications. City of Loveland job descriptions may be updated periodically, and additional activities, duties or responsibilities may be assigned by management as deemed appropriate.

The City of Loveland provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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Employment offers will be conditional on the successful completion of a background check and identity history summary check, including a fingerprint check, state licensure requirements if applicable, and a criminal sex offender search.

Experience

• 1 year(s): Previous work experience performing similar childcare services, preferably in a facility setting and customer service duties, including high degree of public contact and customer relations in a fast-paced environment.
• Minimum age of 14 years at time of hire.

• Basic computer knowledge.

Licenses & Certifications

• FirstAid
• CPR Certification