Child Care Attendant

City of Durango; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Center pass

Transit pass

Wellness prizes

Job summary

The City of Durango invites applications for a Child Care Attendant to supervise children up to age 8 in the Recreation Center’s Babysitting Room. You will plan and lead crafts and activities, and ensure a safe, welcoming space while children are in the care of Parks and Recreation staff.

Ideal candidates have education or training with children, childcare experience, and the ability to obtain CPR/First Aid/AED certification.

Qualifications

• Education or training in working with children.
• Experience in childcare, school, camp, or similar setting preferred.
• Ability to obtain CPR, first aid, and AED certification.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children up to age 8 continuously while in the Babysitting Room.
• Develop and lead fun, age-appropriate crafts and activities.
• Communicate clear expectations and directions to children and Babysitting Room users.
• Monitor children and activities to maintain a safe environment.
• Keep the Babysitting Room organized, clean, and tidy.
• Verify payment or membership access for Babysitting Room users.
• Ensure children are released only to authorized individuals.
• Maintain Babysitting Room records and paperwork.
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Arrive on time and prepared for shifts.
• Follow department policies and represent the City professionally.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication

Safety awareness

Planning activities

Education

Childcare education/training

CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Job description

Join the City of Durango Parks and Recreation team as a Child Care Attendant in the Recreation Center’s Babysitting Room. You’ll supervise children up to age 8, develop and lead crafts and activities, and create a safe, welcoming environment while they are in the care of Parks and Recreation staff. This position is a great fit for someone who enjoys working with children, takes initiative in planning activities, and can confidently manage a variety of behaviors while keeping the space organized and engaging.

City of Durango’s Trail to Excellence

The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city’s mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city’s vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible. The full details of this vision are outlined in the city’s strategic plan.

As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because:

• Your ideas help shape citywide improvements.
• The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.
• You’ll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results.

We’re looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing — and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Supervise children up to age 8 continuously while they are in the Babysitting Room
• Take initiative in developing and leading fun, age-appropriate crafts and activities
• Communicate clear expectations and directions to children and Babysitting Room users
• Monitor children and activities to maintain a safe and appropriate environment
• Keep the Babysitting Room organized, clean, and tidy
• Verify payment or membership access for Babysitting Room users
• Confirm that children are released only to authorized individuals
• Maintain required Babysitting Room records and paperwork
• Attend required staff meetings and training sessions
• Arrive on time and prepared for assigned shifts
• Follow department policies and procedures and represent the City of Durango professionally
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required

You Have:

• Education or training in working with children through recreation, education, scouting, 4-H, or a related setting
• Experience in a childcare, school, camp, or similar setting is preferred
• Ability to obtain CPR, first aid, and automated external defibrillator (AED) certification

You Will Succeed in This Role If You:

• Communicate clearly and work effectively with children, families, and coworkers
• Stay attentive and engaged while supervising children and responding to their needs
• Use good judgment when managing different behaviors, activities, and situations

What We Can Offer You:

• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area
• Free Transit pass
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards