BABYSITTER - RECREATION CENTER

Job Announcement 20260005 Babysitter- Recreation Center CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS Department: External Services Division: Community Enrichment Subdivision: Parks, Recreation & Open Space Hiring Range: $16.43 - $17.78/Hour Mornings and/or afternoons/evenings; Some weekends required Part Time Temporary Benefits include: Benefits required by law are included such as Jury & Witness Duty, Sick Leave, Social Security, and Medicare. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. Definition: This position provides safety and quality childcare for children placed in the care of the Recreation Division while the parents are participating in on-site recreation activities or classes. Principal Duties: • Interact with and monitor the safety of children dropped off for childcare. • Promote a safe, healthy and fun atmosphere in childcare. • Leads and instructs children in games and other activities. • Receives and greets parents and children, register children for childcare, answer questions regarding childcare guidelines. • Responsible for assisting with general maintenance and cleaning of childcare equipment and toys. • Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances, and acts accordingly to prevent accidents. • Contacts parents if a child is upset or ill. • Assist children in restroom facilities. • Fills out required forms for attendance, check in/out, etc. • Maintain inventory of supplies and makes recommendations of room needs. • Performs essential duties and additional tasks in a manner which enhances City Attributes. Working Environment: Work is performed either indoors or outdoors and involves exposure to hot and cold temperatures, direct sun and/or moderate to loud noise. This position will be required to work varied hours, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays. Requires the ability to lift children weighing up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Providing a safe and fun environment for the children requires a full range of physical abilities including standing, sitting, sitting on the floor, bending over, running, pushing, reading, drawing, singing, and picking up and holding children. Qualifications: Must possess general working knowledge of Recreation Center childcare operations. Previous work experience in supervising children in a similar childcare setting preferred. CPR/First Aid desirable. Must have within 3 months. Must be at least 16 years of age. We're committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace. Selection The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening. DEADLINE: Open Until Filled An ONLINE APPLICATION is required. This job is Open Until Filled. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. Open Until Filled positions may close without advance notice. To be considered, please apply as soon as possible. For more information, call (303) 651-8609. The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job). If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE