Salary: $11.52 HourlyLocation : TX 75013, TXJob Type: Part Time without TMRSDepartment: PARK & RECREATIONOpening Date: 11/04/2024Closing Date: 11/22/2024 5:00 PM CentralDescriptionHIRING RATE: $11.52 HourlyFULL SALARY RANGE: $11.52 - $14.12 HourlyThe City:With over 100,000 residents, the City of Allen is a dynamic and welcoming community. The City of Allen's strong economy, diverse population, great educational institutions and quality of life makes it the ideal place to work, live, and play. The City of Allen has something to offer for everyone. The City's Mission, is To achieve excellence in managing development of the community and in providing city services so that conditions of living and public confidence are continually enhanced . Our employees serve the citizens of Allen with the PRIDE values. We do Work that MATTERS!
- People First - Giving priority to others
- Respect - Treating others with courtesy and dignity
- Integrity - Serving with honesty, trust and hard work
- Deliver - Following through on commitments while exceeding expectations
- Excel - Creating an innovative and improving work environment
The Position: Under direct supervision, supports and enforces the rules, regulations and safety of the Playroom. This is accomplished by providing supervision and engaging children visiting up to two hours per day, maintaining a safe kid-friendly, and fun atmosphere, and adhering to policies and procedures. This position does not provide direction to other employees.Essential Functions The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
- Provides a safe and positive environment for children by taking correcting unsafe situations, remaining observant of any unsafe situations, maintaining the cleanliness of the playroom throughout scheduled shifts, and adhering to and `enforcing policies and procedures.
- Provides customer service to patrons by welcoming parents and children, consulting with management before approaching parents with concerns, and maintaining a customer service approach in all interactions.
- Engages children in desirable behavior by encouraging appropriate use of toys, following established discipline guidelines, and creating a stimulating and engaging environment.
- Maintains accurate records on all children within the playroom areas, such as medical forms and releases, check-in and out logs, and completing incident forms.
Job RequirementsEducation & ExperienceLess than a High School Diploma or equivalent with no prior work experience. Special Requirements:
- Must be at least sixteen (16) years old.
- First Aid/CPR certification (specific to children) and babysitting certification required or the ability to obtain within thirty (30) days from hire.
THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED. Supplemental InformationKnowledge of:
- City rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Principles of record keeping and records management.
- Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment.
Skill in:
- Assessing and prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
- Providing outstanding customer service and conflict resolution.
- Operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software.
- Reading and understanding City, State and Federal rules and regulations.
- Establishing and maintaining working relationships with the public, vendors, and City employees.
- Effectively communicating in both oral and written format.
Physical Demands / Work Environment:
- Standard office environment with occasional outdoor.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends.
- Ability to lift 20 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
- Ability to bend, climb, walk, and crouch.
- Ability to operate athletic, Audio/Visual, and kiln equipment.
- Ability to use hand tools.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needed. While this role doesn't come with traditional benefits like health or retirement packages, it offers a wealth of opportunities for growth, experience, and making a real impact in your community!01 In the questions that follow, you will be asked for information about your education and work history. Answers provided in this supplemental questionnaire must be substantiated and verifiable in the employment history section of your application.Please be aware that submitting a resume in lieu of completing the employment history section of the application and failing to provide all of the information requested in these supplemental questions will deem your application Incomplete , so please be thorough in answering the questions.Please indicate whether or not you accept these terms by checking the appropriate box below.
02 Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
03 Are you currently employed by or have you worked for the City of Allen in the past?
04 Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
05 How many years of relevant experience do you have? Please note: All relevant experience must be listed on the application.
- 3 or more years
- 2 - 3 years
- 1 - 2 years
- Less than one year
- No experience
06 Are you at least sixteen (16) years of age?
07 Do you currently hold a CPR/First Aid Certification (specific to children) and babysitting certification?
08 If you do not currently hold a valid First Aid/CPR Certification (specific to children) and babysitting certification, are you able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment?
- Yes
- No
- Not applicable - certification already held
Required Question