Kid Zone Representative

Description

Kid Zone Representative

Shift: 8:00am-12:45pm Monday-Saturday 

FLSA Status: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

Created or Revised Date: 07/01/24

Rate: $14.42/hour

Why work at Carbon Valley?

The Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District strives to increase and enhance recreational opportunities by providing a variety of quality programs and activities for the residents of Frederick, Firestone, Dacono, and surrounding communities. As an employee, you will enjoy benefits such as discounted memberships, discounted program enrollment opportunities, and more! All employees are eligible and automatically enrolled in PERA and will receive a generous 14.78% contribution match from the District. 

A strong culture is essential to the success of our District and requires commitment from all. CVPRD is dedicated to our core values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, and Customer Service.

Requirements

What You'll Be Doing:

Under the general direction and supervision of the Youth Programs Coordinator, Kid Zone Representatives will be supervising children ranging from 6 months to 9 years of age in our drop-in childcare area within the recreation center. 

Our ideal candidate will:

Have a strong understanding of, and alignment with the District's Core Values: Innovation, Integrity, Teamwork, Customer Service.

• Provide excellent customer service in a timely manner to internal and external customers, and patrons. 
• Take full responsibility for all cleaning, sanitation, and safety procedures
• Maintain a detailed communication log for all incidents
• Follow Carbon Valley Parks and Recreation District Kidzone Behavioral policy and procedures for behavioral guidance. 
• Maintain a positive, fun, engaging atmosphere for all children attending KidZone
• Maintain a 1:6 ratio at all times 
• Must be proficient at communicating internally and externally via email, phone, and in-person to supervisors, co-workers, participants, parents, volunteers, and other community members. 
• Attend staff meetings and departmental training
• Perform basic janitorial functions in facilities including but not limited to mopping floors, taking out the trash, cleaning up spills, washing windows, and cleaning children’s toys, books, games, etc. 
• Enforces safety rules and policies for all children in attendance 

Required Qualifications:

Candidates over 18 must pass a background check prior to employment. 

• Must be available to work all shifts including days, nights, weekends, and some holidays based on the needs of the District. 
• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have the ability to interact with and care for children ages 6 months to 9 years of age and apply age-appropriate guidance
• CPR, AED, first aid certification, or the ability to become certified within the first 90 days of employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Six to twelve months of childcare experience 
• Babysitter Bootcamp Certification (Red-Cross) 

Core Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Districtwide competencies: Problem-solving, customer service, oral communication, professionalism, punctuality, safety, teamwork, and interpersonal skills. 

Physical Demands, Job Location, and Equipment:

• This position requires a high level of physical ability including standing for long periods, bending, reaching, lifting, jumping, walking, stretching, picking up and carrying children, bending, stooping, walking, reaching, use of fine and large motor skills, and a high level of attention for multiple children and tasks. etc. 
• Ability to lift, carry and exert up to 20 lbs.

Reasonable Accommodation:

• Carbon Valley Parks & Recreation District will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so that they can perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the District.

Job Description Function and Intent:

• The job functions and duties on the job description are not all-inclusive and additional functions and requirements may be assigned as necessary. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. The company maintains its at-will employment status. Note: Applicants must, as a condition of employment, pass the following pre-offer and post-offer/hire processes: Interview, reference checks, background checks that may include, a local police check, and, driving check through DMV.

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