Recreation Leader I - Childcare

City of Auburn (Washington); Auburn (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Auburn is hiring a part-time Recreation Leader I for their Drop-in Childcare program within the Parks & Recreation Department. The role involves supervising children, planning engaging activities, and ensuring a safe play environment. Ideal candidates will be proactive, reliable, and passionate about working with children.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must complete First Aid and CPR certification within 15 days of employment.
• Experience organizing and leading activities with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children ages 4 months to 10 years.
• Lead recreation activities such as games and arts & crafts.
• Ensure a safe environment for all children.

Skills

First Aid

CPR Certification

Supervision

Planning Activities

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Position Details

Drop-in Childcare, within our Parks & Recreation Department is seeking to add new and dynamic Recreation Leader I staff.Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, this position is responsible for supervising children ages 4 months-10 years old. This is a part-time position, childcare is open 9am-1:30pm Monday-Friday and 4:15-8pm Monday-Thursday. We are currently hiring for Monday and Thursday evening shifts. Hours may vary with additional hours as a sub when available. Additional hours may be available with other programs.

Recreation Leader: Organizes, plans, implements and leads recreation activities such as games, small group activities, arts & crafts.

Primary Duties

• Provide active and engaging care for all children in childcare ranging in age from 4 months-10 years old.
• Secure and maintain all materials and equipment for assigned programs.
• Plan, set up/clean up and lead children in developmentally appropriate activities including games, arts & crafts, etc.
• Ensure a safe and stimulating environment for all children.
• Responds to comments, questions, and complaints from program participants.
• Observes necessary precautions to secure the safety of recreation participants and spectators, and renders routine first aid in cases of minor injury.
• Maintains records: sign in/sign out sheets, waivers, individual child registration forms pertaining to Kids Playtime.
• Attends staff meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Maintain order and cleanliness in the childcare space.
• Performs other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

In this role you must

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• First Aid and CPR certification must be completed within 15 days of employment. (Training will be provided by the City.)
  
  

Additional Information

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Team Auburn values diverse perspectives and life experiences and welcomes applications from people who will help us consistently demonstrate the values of equity, respect, and partnership.The department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including Black, Indigenous, and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans. Individuals interested in joining our team must be committed to racial, social, and economic equality for ALL people in our community.

The City of Auburn is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Learn More About The Inclusive Auburninitiative, Please Visit

https://www.auburnwa.gov/InclusiveAuburn

READY TO APPLY?

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format or would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

The City of Auburn is dedicated to building an inclusive, informed city, with opportunities for all. In alignment with that goal, the City has adopted an anonymous application process that prevents hiring managers from seeing personal identifiers, including names, addresses, and other similar information. This eliminates the possibility of unintentional or implicit bias during the initial screening of applications. For that reason, hiring managers will not be viewing any attachments to your application, including a cover letter or resume, during the initial screening.

Please make sure to submit a complete, detailed, and updated job application, and thoroughly answer the supplemental questions prior to the submission deadline! You must meet the minimum qualifications to move forward in the screening process.

Please note that if you are selected to move forward after an interview, a background check, and reference check will be completed before an official job offer will be made.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY OF AUBURN

We primarily communicate via e-mail during the recruitment process.E-mails from auburnwa.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

CONTACT INFORMATION

If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Winters, HR Coordinator, by email [e-mail].

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