What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreation Aide-Child Watch position at City of Maricopa?
The Recreation Aide – Child Watch position is responsible for supervising children of various ages; planning and leading activities such as crafts, games, structured play or lessons that appeal to each child’s interest and developmental level. This position is responsible for ensuring adherence to established safety protocols, facility rules, and City policy to establish and maintain a safe environment for all staff and children. Employees must be able to follow the lead of the Recreation Services Leader and have knowledge of recreation programs and activities; principles and processes for providing customer and personal service; the ability to work independently; follow a plan, be organized, work with groups of children; and effective verbal and written communication skills. At times when a Recreation Services Lead is not present, this position may be required to exercise independent judgement to ensure safe and effective program operations. This includes addressing routine parent or guardian concerns, enforcing program and facility rules, managing minor behavioral issues using approved guidance and policies, implementing emergency procedures, and completing required documentation.
- Provides a safe and fun environment in which both children and their parents/guardians feel comfortable.
- Assist with daily operations such as opening and closing the program area and checking in and out children via the established Child Watch safety protocol.
- Ability to activate and execute the Emergency Action Plan.
- Develop and coordinate daily and weekly activities.
- Supervise children of varying ages and developmental levels.
- Manage challenging behaviors using age-appropriate guidance and positive behavior techniques.
- Guides and counsel’s facility patrons and program participants on park, facility, program rules, care of equipment, and acceptable conduct in a helpful and positive manner.
- Communicate with the parents/guardians of program participants when there is a need.
- Answer Child Watch telephone and radio calls.
- Complete and report accidents or injuries occurring in the assigned area.
- Communicate with the lead and supervisor concerning supplies and program materials needed.
- Develop positive relationships with customers.
- Provides routine information on facility rules and division activities to participants and the general public.
- Assist with daily housekeeping duties, helping to maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the area, including handling exposure to bodily fluids in accordance with safety guidelines.
- Assist in training and mentoring new Recreation Aides.
- Assist in other areas of the facility including but not limited to the Service Desk and Fitness areas.
- May be rotated or transferred to other facilities and/or assignments based on department or seasonal needs.
- Employees may occasionally be required to perform related duties while temporarily filling in for other Recreation positions.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years of age or older
- Six (6) months’ experience working in the care of children.
- Position requires working flexible hours and availability for weekend, evening and holiday work.
- CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (required within first 6 months of employment)
- American Red Cross Babysitting Certificate desired.
- Previous Public Sector or Recreation experience.
- Bilingual skills a plus.
- Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card a plus.
- Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job, may be substituted for Preferred Qualifications at the discretion of the hiring authority.
- Specialized childcare best practices including infant care and care for children with special needs or disabilities.
- Common child safety practices
- Facility rules, programs, policies, and operating procedures
- Problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Supervising and engaging children of all ages. Multitasking and prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Conflict resolution and problem solving.
- Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Providing exceptional customer service.
- Utilizing technology required for the position.
- Perform duties while being tactful and courteous with children and adults.
- Follow direction while also exercising sound judgment and initiative.
- Build rapport with children of various backgrounds and personality types.
- Communicate and use interpersonal skills to interact with coworkers, supervisors, the general public, etc. to exchange sufficient information or convey information and to receive work directions.
- Lead staff and customers when the emergency plan is activated.
- Provide accurate information on all youth and teen programs.
- Respond to customer requests.
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