KidZone Staff
Roanoke County
Roanoke, VA
Full-time
Other
Posted on September 8, 2020
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- Performs responsible recreational, skilled childcare in accordance with the program standards for children and/or youth at Green Ridge Recreation Center in the KidZone. Responsible for organizing, planning and engaging in organized recreational activities with children ages six weeks to eight years of age. Organizes and schedules activities to include appropriate games, music, arts and crafts. Performs other duties as assigned.
- ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Plans, organizes and conducts or participates in games, music, arts, crafts, playground and other appropriate activities.
- Supervises all activities to ensure the protection and safety of all participants.
- Provides a positive and authoritative approach to guiding behavior using age-appropriate limits and choices.
- Encourages children to take responsibility for their role in the recreation community.
- REQUIREMENTS/PREFERENCES
- EducationPreferred: High School Diploma or equivalent; orCollege level courses; or six month’s programmatic experience with children ages six weeks to eight years of age.ExperienceRequired: Some experience working with children in a structured environment.Preferred: Six month’s experience in structured group childcare setting.Certifications/ LicensesRequired: Must have current Red Cross First Aid, CPR, and AED certificates or obtain after employment.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- General knowledge of recreational activities suitable for children ages six weeks to eight years of age.
- Ability to deal effectively with participants, encouraging participation in the various activities
- Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with other employees, activity participants and the general public.
Additional RequirementsMust be age sixteen (16) or older.Subject to a complete criminal history and Child Protective Services background search with acceptable results. Good physical condition. Following a conditional offer of employment, must pass a post offer physical examination or test. Must be able to perform the job as described in the Physical and Environmental Demands section of this job description.SupervisoryResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities. - OTHER INFORMATION
- OVERALL PHYSICAL STRENGTH DEMANDMEDIUMLift and/or exert force of 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.PHYSICAL DEMANDSC = Continuously5.5 to 8+ hours dailyF = Frequently2.5 to 5.5 hours dailyO = OccasionallyUp to 2.5 hours dailyR = RarelyLess than 1 hour per weekN = NeverNever occursCodePhysical DemandCodePhysical DemandFStandingFSittingFWalkingFLiftingFCarryingOPushing/PullingFReachingFHandlingFFine DexterityFKneelingFCrouchingOCrawlingFBendingFTwistingRClimbingOBalancingCVision (Correction Required: NA)CHearingCTalkingNFoot Controls (driving, operation of equip, etc.)ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORSD = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyR - RarelyN = NeverCodeHealth and SafetyCodeEnvironmental FactorsRMechanical HazardsRDirt and DustRChemical HazardsSExtreme TemperaturesRElectrical HazardsDNoise and VibrationRFire HazardsRFumes and OdorsRExplosivesRWetness/HumidityDCommunicable DiseasesRDarkness or Poor LightingRPhysical Danger or AbuseOther (specify)PRIMARY WORK LOCATIONGreen Ridge Recreation Center – KidZoneMACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, WORK AIDSOffice equipment, communication devices, playground equipment.PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT REQUIREDFirst aid equipment provided
Benefits are available to full-time positions only.