Child Watch Attendant

Child Watch Attendant

POSITION PURPOSE: The Child Watch Attendant provides a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while parents or guardians participate in programs or fitness activities at the facility. This position supports family participation by ensuring children are properly supervised and cared for in accordance with district policies and safety standards.

Typical hours are between 4:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Weekend hours are typically between 8:00 am to 12:00 pm.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and monitor children to ensure a safe, clean, and positive environment during child watch hours.
• Engage children in age-appropriate recreational activities, games, and quiet play.
• Enforce facility rules and behavior guidelines in a consistent and positive manner.
• Maintain accurate child sign-in/sign-out records and verify authorized pick-up of children.
• Communicate effectively with parents/guardians regarding their child's experience, behavior, or needs.
• Clean and sanitize toys, equipment, and surfaces to maintain health and safety standards.
• Respond appropriately to minor injuries or emergencies following established procedures.
• Report incidents, concerns, or safety issues to the supervisor promptly.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• High School diploma preferred.
• Substantial experience taking care of children, ages 6 weeks to 10 years.
• Knowledge of basic child supervision and safety practices.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well with children of varying ages and developmental levels.
• Ability to maintain a calm, positive demeanor in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
• Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma preferred. Substantial experience taking care of children ages 6 weeks, to 10 years.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, and sit for extended periods.
• Ability to lift, carry, and/or assist children weighing up to 50lbs.
• Ability to reach, kneel, and participate in floor-level activities with children.

Indoor recreation or fitness facility; noise levels may be moderate to high due to children's activities. May involve exposure to cleaning and disinfecting materials.

NOTE: This job announcement outlines the primary responsibilities, but there's always room to grow and shine as part of our team. This position may be involved in additional exciting projects as assigned. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage qualified individuals from all backgrounds, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans, to apply. Our organization values the unique perspectives and experiences that a diverse workforce brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Apex Park and Recreation District is on a mission to enhance the health of our community – socially, emotionally, and physically. And the key to executing this vision? An amazing collection of talented, passionate, enthusiastic, and downright fun employees who work together as a team. If you value service to your community, providing top-notch facilities and programming for a diverse, multi-generational customer base, and think that play is just as important as work, we want you on Team Apex. For part-time employees we offer a wellness program that includes free drop-in access to Apex facilities and opportunities for discounts on leagues and programs.