Child Watch Attendant

City of Lenexa • Lenexa, KS

8h • $16

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. Position Summary 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. Schedule This position requires availability for mornings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled. We are currently looking for candidates with the following availability: 8:00AM to 12:15PM, Monday through Saturday. This position will work between 8 and 20 hours per week.

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

• Two years of experience in childcare, youth programming, arts and crafts, or sports and athletics.
• Experience in teaching or previous child watch services.

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
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees