Kids Corner Attendant

City of Belton, MO; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Belton, MO is seeking a Kids Corner Attendant to supervise children and maintain a safe, clean, and engaging play area while parents are present. Responsibilities include guiding activities, reading to children, and communicating with guardians.

The role requires the ability to lift up to 25 pounds, follow policies, and participate in staff meetings. CPR/First Aid/AED certifications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising children in a group setting preferred.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently and follow a schedule.

Responsibilities

• Ensure children are supervised at all times and treated with dignity and respect.
• Read to children and teach activities like painting and crafts.
• Register and track children on sign-in sheets and communicate with parents.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized play areas; sanitize toys after shifts.
• Respond to parent inquiries and coordinate with staff and supervisor.

Skills

Child supervision

Communication

Positive guidance

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

CPR First Aid AED certifications preferred

Job description

Department: Parks & Recreation

Reports To: Administrative Services Manager

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

GENERAL PURPOSE:

The Kids Corner Attendant will supervise and coordinate activities for children by providing a positive social interaction in a safe, secure, clean, and happy environment. Maintain a comfortable, non-threatening and closely supervised environment for children while parents are in the facility so that children can get to know and interact with other children. Incumbent must demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of the Belton Parks & Recreation Department. Carry out their assigned responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that children assigned to care are supervised at all times and treated with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity.
• Support the behavior of children with positive guidance.
• Observe and monitor children's play activities to ensure that everyone is safe and getting along.
• Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
• To see that all parents or guardians register their children on the sign-in sheet and leave a call number.
• To develop a good rapport with parents.
• Call the parent if the child needs his/her diaper change, becomes ill, or is upset.
• Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend.
• Handle customer service inquiries and related problems.
• Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and supervisor.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
• Sanitize toys and play equipment at the end of each shift.
• To attend all staff meetings.
• Be completely knowledgeable of all Belton Parks & Recreation programs and services to answer questions and/or channel calls to the proper administrative and support staff.
• Report any damages or maintenance needs to the Administrative Services Manager immediately.
• Other duties as assigned by the Parks & Recreation Department Supervisors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
• Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
• Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred.
• Previous experience in working with children preferred.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, 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 25 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 occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.
• The employee occasionally works in highs, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.