• Independently monitor and supervise children who participate in the Recreation Services on-site child watch facilities and the Indoor Playground.
• Follow and enforce the Division's child watch and indoor playground policies.
• Ensure that the environment is safe and friendly.
• Interact and play with children in activities that can include the following actions: running, reading, drawing, coloring, talking, walking and singing.
• Lead and instruct children in games and other activities.
• Provide comfort to upset children.
• Contact parents if a child is upset or ill.
• Take out and pick up toys (up to 15 lbs.).
• Check that all toys are clean and in operating order.
• Help with guidance issues.
• Pick up and carry children as required (up to 20 lbs.).
• Escort children to restroom facilities.
• Change diapers as required.
• Administer first aid treatment, providing emergency services when necessary.
• Maintain appropriate records, handle cash and issue receipts.
• Provide feedback to parents.
• Operate electronics.
• Perform related duties as required.

Training - 8th grade education or equivalent.

Experience - Prior experience working with or caring for children ages six months and over is preferred.

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides evidence that the applicant possesses the Necessary Applicant Traits.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: – Must be at least 16 years of age. Must possess or obtain American Red Cross Standard First Aid Certification and CPR Certifications within 60 days of hire and maintain for continued employment. Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass any or all of the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: oral board, reference checks, background checks including local police check and sex-offender check.