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Department: Parks & Recreation Reports To: Administrative Services Manager FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt GENERAL PURPOSE: The Kids Corner Attendant will supervise and coordinate activities for children by providing a positive social interaction in a safe, secure, clean, and happy environment. Maintain a comfortable, non-threatening and closely supervised environment for children while parents are in the facility so that children can get to know and interact with other children. Incumbent must demonstrate a strong personal commitment to the mission and goals of the Belton Parks & Recreation Department.  Carry out their assigned responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by the individual 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 as assigned. • Ensure that children assigned to care are supervised at all times and treated with dignity, respect, and cultural sensitivity. • Support the behavior of children with positive guidance. • Observe and monitor children’s play activities to ensure that everyone is safe and getting along. • Read to children, and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs. • To see that all parents or guardians register their children on the sign-in sheet and leave a call number. • To develop a good rapport with parents. • Call the parent if the child needs his/her diaper change, becomes ill, or is upset. • Responsible for accurate counts on all children that attend. • Handle customer service inquiries and related problems. • Maintain open lines of communication with staff, parents, and supervisor. • Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas. • Sanitize toys and play equipment at the end of each shift. • To attend all staff meetings. • Be completely knowledgeable of all Belton Parks & Recreation programs and services to answer questions and/or channel calls to the proper administrative and support staff. • Report any damages or maintenance needs to the Administrative Services Manager immediately. • Other duties as assigned by the Parks & Recreation Department Supervisors. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Required knowledge, skills, and abilities: • Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance; some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs; some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions. • Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment. • Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule; ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions; ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely; ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public. Education and Experience: • High School diploma or GED equivalent preferred. • Previous experience in working with children preferred. • Current CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications preferred. Physical Requirements: • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. • The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. • The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. • While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. • The employee occasionally works in highs, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. • The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.