Play Zone Assistant - CRC

Overview:

The Play Zone Assistant - CRC is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. We are looking for energetic, friendly, and creative people. This is a wonderful opportunity for those looking for part-time work with plenty of room to grow.

Job Purpose:

The Play zone Assistant will help members with childcare for their children from the ages of 3 months to 11 years old. Playzone Assistants are required to act as role models and facilitate safety in small and large groups of youth during a variety of activities; ensuring environment is positive, encouraging, respectful, and fun for all participants. A high priority is placed on communication, organization, risk management, as well as cleaning/sanitizing. The Play zone assistant will encourage and ensure the safety of our members.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of facility and supplies as well as properly storing and organizing equipment/materials on site.
• Monitor and maintain the safety of all participants.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as specified.
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to participants and the public.
• Address any member behavior/disciplinary issues with the appropriate individuals.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately.
• Become familiar with participants; know their names, personalities, skills, and interests.
• Identify and observe equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments, report maintenance needs to Supervisor.
• Complete all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs.
• Provide structured activities for children.

Additional Functions:

• Occasionally assist with events and programs
• Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration.

Knowledge, Skill, and Work Experience Required:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be organized, responsible, professional, and able to coordinate a wide variety of activities each week.
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise and be able to perform tasks without direct supervision.
• Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in programming, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.)
• Must have the ability to be firm with participants, when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all campers, facilities, and equipment.
• Must be willing to work as a team! We are a team here at PDOP!
• Certification in advanced Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 3 months of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.

Recommended

• 2 years of daycare experience
• Experience working with a team.

Work Environment, Physical Demands and Considerations:

• Must have the ability to lift, push, and/or pull at least 40 pounds.
• Ability to endure prolonged standing, sitting