Activity Room Attendant

City of St. Joseph

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    Highlights

    City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Joseph, Missouri
    Websitehttps://www.stjosephmo.gov

    Description

    Position Title:      Activity Room Attendant
    Department:        Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities
    Division:              REC Center
    Salary:                 $15 HR.
    Closing               Until Filled

    Job Summary
    Provides childcare for children of members of the REC Center.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities
    • Supervises youth in activity room.
    • Participates with youth in a variety of games and activities.
    • Assists in program activities.
    • Maintains a safe, clean environment.

    Other Duties and Responsibilities
    Performs light cleaning duties of activity room.
    Performs all other related duties as assigned.

    Employee Behavior and Conduct
    City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

    Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Patience in dealing with children.
    • Energetic and friendly.
    • Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR - infant & child preferred.
    • Ability to work and communicate effectively with co-workers and the public.
    • Ability to follow instructions and perform tasks with minimum supervision.
    • Prior experience babysitting or working with children in a recreation setting preferred.
    • Must be at least 16 years of age.

    Material and Equipment Directly Used
    Operates a variety of games and equipment used in youth activities.  Cleaning supplies used in light custodial and maintenance duties.  There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

    Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
    Majority of work performed in an office setting with a controlled environment, involving periods of sitting.  Physical activity includes prolonged standing, bending, stooping, lifting, walking and uses arms and hands frequently.  Must have the ability to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds and assist in lifting objects weighing in excess of 20 pounds.  Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes.  Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

    Education
    High school diploma or equivalent preferred. 
     
    All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment. 
    Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check. 
    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
    The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
    which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.

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