Job Description

Posting number: FY2526-00155

Department: Parks and Recreation

Job classification: Recreation Attendant - Child Watch at Thrive (Part-Time)

Posting type: Open

Categories: Parks and Recreation, Parks

Provides supervision and appropriately interacts with children within the secure Tot Drop area located within Thrive.

Examples of duties

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Responsible for maintaining supervision of all children between the ages of six (6) months to eight (8) years at all times.
• Provides a fun, entertaining and safe environment.
• Additional duties include, but are not limited to greeting, acknowledging and interacting with guests and children in a friendly manner.
• Follows check-in and check-out procedures for Adventure Land (Tot Drop area).
• Monitors and interacts with children to maintain a safe and healthy environment with respect to other children, equipment and surroundings.
• Keeps Adventure Land area sanitized and equipment organized.
• Immediately reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors or abuse.

Qualifications

Education: Graduation from high school or high school equivalency (GED) preferred.

Experience: Six months of childcare experience required. Customer service experience preferred.

Any combination of related, education, experience, certifications, and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Ability to be punctual and attend work regularly working a flexible schedule, working days, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Ability to work effectively with people regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, religion or job type.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with team members and facility guests.
• Must be able to work with people under stressful and demanding situations.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications: Must hold a current CPR/AED and First Aid Certificate. Must be able to obtain CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer within six months of hire.

Conditions of Employment: Must submit to and pass a criminal background and pre-employment drug test.

Other Requirements: Must be at least 18 years of age.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Abilities

Lift/Carry

Stand

F (Frequently)

10 lbs or less

F (Frequently)

Walk

F (Frequently)

11-20 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Sit

F (Frequently)

21-50 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Handling/Fingering

O (Occasionally)

51-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Outward

O (Occasionally)

Over 100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

Reach Above Shoulder

O (Occasionally)

Climb

O (Occasionally)

Push/Pull

Crawl

O (Occasionally)

12 lbs or less

O (Occasionally)

Squat or Kneel

O (Occasionally)

13-25 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Bend

O (Occasionally)

26-40 lbs

O (Occasionally)

Stairs

O (Occasionally)

41-100 lbs

N (Not Applicable)

N (Not Applicable)Activity is not applicable to this occupation

O (Occasionally)Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+ hrs/day)

F (Frequently)Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 – 5.5+ hrs/day)

C (Constantly)Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)

The City of Lewisville has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities, which may be required. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. The position also requires meeting the essential requirements of the Physical Demands and Working Conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Levels of positions within a class series are distinguished by the level of responsibility assumed, the complexity of duties assigned, the independence of action taken, the nature of the public contact made, and the impact and span of tasks performed.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The City of Lewisville has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Supplemental information

Wednesday, Friday, Saturday. Hours Vary.