Recreation Attendant SS (PT) - Childcare

Job Summary

Under general supervision, this position provides patron services within assigned program or facility areas.

*This position performs duties deemed to be safety sensitive. Employees holding this position participate in pre-employment and random drug testing under Town’s policies*

Examples of Essential Duties

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties. The below list is intended to be illustrative of the responsibilities of this position and is not all encompassing. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement, and the Town may change these duties at any time.

• Performs front-line, day-to-day services in any combination of the following divisions:
  • Childcare
  • Climbing Wall

• Maintains order and overall control in assigned program area; monitor participants within program area.

• Monitors and maintains the overall appearance and functionality of facilities, venues, and program areas to provide safe conditions for patrons and staff; performs maintenance tasks, remedies safety concerns, and communicates any issues to a supervisor.

• Ensures all required documentation is completed.

• Assists with opening, closing, and inventory procedures as needed.

• Responds to emergency situations and assists in the evacuation of program area. Accurately completes incident reports as needed.

• Ensures compliance with Town and Departmental policies and procedures.

• Reports suspected abuse cases to supervisor and the appropriate governing bodies.

• Assists in setting up and tearing down tables, chairs, A/V equipment, sports, or recreation equipment for events, programs, and rentals.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Examples of Essential Duties for the Childcare

• Maintains adult/child ratios and finds coverage for any missed shifts.

Examples of Essential Duties for the Climbing Wall

• Performs safety orientations and ensures all climbing wall users are classified and capable of climbing.

• Performs instruction in safe and proper climbing wall use, assists climbers during supervised climbing times.

Minimum Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the education, experience, certification and/or licensure required. An equivalent combination of education and experience to perform the essential duties and meet the necessary employment standards may be considered.

Possession of or the ability to obtain a CPR/First Aid certification upon hire.

Minimal, Additional Qualification – Childcare:

• two (2) years of experience with children or a related field is preferred.
• Must be at least (18) years of age.

Minimal, Additional Qualification – Climbing Wall:

• Experience performing general cleaning and facility maintenance tasks preferred.

• Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age.

Employment Standards

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Knowledge of relevant town, state, and federal laws, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of recreation principles and practices, including best practices, program instruction and customer relations techniques.
• Knowledge of recreation center equipment and facilities.
• Skill in the provision of customer service.
• Skill in managing multiple tasks, conflicting priorities, and working under deadlines, even in stressful situations.
• Skill in verbal and written communication, including issuing and following clear instructions.
• Skill in basic housekeeping tasks and in the use of general cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Skill in operating computers, modern office equipment, and small/light tools.
• Skill in the provision of childcare and climbing wall services.
• Ability to facilitate group activities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with coworkers, supervisors, Town officials, community organizers, the public, and contractors.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to work independently, analyze situations carefully, and adopt effective courses of action.
• Ability and willingness to learn, implement, and adapt to Departmental/Divisional policies and evolving procedures.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, holidays, and various shifts
• Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment background including but not limited to criminal history search, employment and reference verification

Additional Information

Working Conditions

The working conditions described below are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Tools & Equipment

Requires frequent use of general cleaning equipment and supplies as well as small hand tools.

Physical Demands

Requires regular sitting, standing, walking, talking, handling, feeling or operating objects, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Requires occasional reaching with hands and arms, climbing and balancing. Requires moderate physical activity with heavy lifting, up to fifty (50) pounds. Requires close and distance vision acuity and the ability to adjust focus, allowing a broad field of vision.

Environment

Work is frequently performed in a climate-controlled office environment, but employees holding this position may be exposed to extreme cold or heat and wetness/humidity. The noise level is usually high and may range from moderate to extreme. The employee may occasionally work with or around hazardous items or hazardous conditions such as mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, chemicals, or radiant energy.

As a part-time Town of Parker employee, you have limited access to benefits which include: employee assistance program (EAP), one (1) hour of sick time accrued for every thirty (30) hours worked, and employee plus one (1) other member in your household a membership to the Parker Recreation Center and/or Fieldhouse.