Kids Zone Attendant

City of Redmond; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Job summary

City of Redmond seeks a part-time Recreation Specialist – Kid Zone to supervise children in the drop-in Kids Zone at the Redmond Senior and Community Center. Plan and lead activities such as arts and crafts, science experiments, sports, games, songs, and storytelling, ensuring a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

You will actively engage with children and families, promote upcoming activities, and work well in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about working with children.
• Experience planning and leading activities for children ages 5-12 preferred.
• Successful passing of a required background check.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• One to two years of applicable experience.
• Minimum age 16.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision of children in the Kids Zone.
• Plan, organize, and lead activities (arts & crafts, science, sports, games, storytelling).
• Be actively involved with children and engaged at all times.
• Teach teamwork and social skills; ensure a positive, safe experience.
• Engage with parents/guardians to share information and promote activities.
• Foster a positive, inclusive environment with high customer service levels.
• Assist in planning seasonal programs and lead activities.
• Perform emergency First Aid and CPR as needed.
• Ensure equipment and toys are clean, safe, and stored properly.
• Attend staff meetings and training.

Skills

Child engagement

Event planning

Customer service

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Background check clearance

Job description

The City of Redmond is a thriving, culturally diverse community and home to over 80,000 residents. Redmond is the hub to an array of commerce and industry ranging from technology, aerospace and gaming to biomedical and innovation start-ups. In this role, you will represent the city, and our values of service, integrity, accountability, belonging and stewardship.

At the City of Redmond, we build community through people, parks, arts, recreation, and conservation. Our sustainable parks are comprised of over 1,351 acres of land, 47 parks, and a collection of 39 miles of public trails. We serve all ages, abilities, and interests through innovative classes and services offered at our facilities and community centers. We integrate unique art and cultural experiences into the activities, interactions, and events that weave our community together. People in Redmond explore our parks, play at our centers, and connect with their neighbors and friends.

That’s why our Recreation Specialist – Kid Zoneis such an important role in our Parks & Recreation department. This position provides a fun, safe, and engaging atmosphere for participants in our drop-in Kid Zone at the Redmond Senior and Community Center. This is a fantastic, part-time position for someone who has worked in a childcare setting, youth sports, recreation, or camps. You will be successful in this role if you think about ways to plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for children, positively engage with youth and families, and work well in a fast-paced environment.

Hours: We are currently looking to fill multiple Recreation Specialist – Kid Zone positions for the following shifts:

• Mon-Fri 8am-1pm
• Mon-Thurs 5pm-8pm
• Sat 8am-12pm

Note: The position is limited to a maximum of 29 hours per week on average and no more than 1,040 hours per year.

Locations: Work will be conducted at the Redmond Senior and Community Center.

• Provide day-to-day supervision of children in our drop-in Kids Zone with shift options of Mon-Fri 8am-1pm, Mon-Thurs 5pm-8pm,and Sat 8am-12pm
• Plan, organize, and lead activities for the drop-in Kids Zone, including but not limited to arts and crafts, science experiments, sports, organized games, songs, and storytelling
• Be actively involved with children and engaged in activities at all times
• Teach teamwork and social skills, while ensuring a positive and safe experience for every child
• Professionally engage with parents/guardians to provide pertinent information about their child’s experience and to promote upcoming activities and events
• Foster a positive and inclusive environment by consistently providing a high level of customer service to activity participants, parents/guardians, and staff
• Assist the program coordinator in the planning and leading of seasonal programs in the Kids Zone
• Perform emergency First Aid and CPR as needed and according to established guidelines, providing for the proper safety of participants in the Kid Zone and Community Center
• Ensure all Kid Zone equipment and toys are clean, safe, and stored properly
• Attend staff meetings and training programs as required
• And other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

• Must be enthusiastic, energetic, and passionate about working with children, as well as have an interest in community recreation, art, and/or educational programs
• Previous experience planning and leading recreation activities for children ages 5 -12 preferred.
• Successful passing of a required background check
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• One to two years of applicable experience
• Minimum age 16

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid WA State Driver's license required. Accommodations for lack of driver's license may be considered depending on the assignment or circumstances.
• Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR within two months of hire

This is a supplemental non-benefited position.