Child Watch Attendant

City of Lenexa • Lenexa, KS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting applications for Child Watch Attendants. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and enjoys creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for young visitors. This position is primarily responsible for monitoring the Kid Zone child watch areas at the Recreation Center and providing short-term child watch services. Under the supervision of the Recreation Center Customer Service Supervisor, the Child Watch Attendant ensures the safety, well-being, and enrichment of children while in the care of Kid Zone staff. This role includes supervising children, implementing age-appropriate activities, and enforcing child watch policies.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years old at the time of employment.
• Previous experience working with children professionally or through volunteer work.
• Ability to obtain First Aid/CPR/AED certification within three months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates who are available for a combination of morning and evening shifts are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual and auditory supervision of children at all times.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts, and sports.
• Enforce all child watch policies, rules, and facility guidelines.
• Ensure a clean and safe environment in the Kid Zone area.
• Follow and enforce behavior management policies when necessary.
• Complete required paperwork for child sign-in/sign-out, accidents, and incidents.
• Assist with front desk operations, facility rentals, and special events as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed