Description

The Kids Court Attendant is a part-time position in the Youth Department and reports to the Youth Services Coordinator. The primary purpose of the Kids Court Attendant is to provide a safe environment for children participating in the program. The primary responsibility is to provide a safe, positive and enjoyable environment for participants while interacting in a pleasant and professional manner.

We have both morning and afternoon shifts available! 

Job Duties

• Safely supervise and interact with children participating in the program. 
• Ensure that program policies, guidelines, and safety procedures are followed including check in and check out procedures.
• Maintain professionalism when interacting with parents as well as when addressing and playing with children.
• Assist with answering questions, concerns, and comments from program participants, parents/guardians, and the general public.
  
• Greet every guest/member entering the program area and strive to create a positive first impression.
• Assist with the cleaning of the program areas, including but not limited to: light dusting, sanitizing toys, picking up games, organizing, etc.
  
• Must be able to safely follow all emergency procedures including fire, tornado, lock down and any other emergency that may occur.
  
• Calmly and safely handle medical emergencies including providing first aid and CPR.
• Participate in and may assist with scheduled in-service trainings and staff meetings. 
• Maintain positive working relationship with supervisors, co-workers, parents and participants; promote teamwork and support overall goals of the Youth Department
• Consistently strive to follow through or exceed the expectations of RecPlex members and prospective customers.
• Adhere to all department policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties and special assignments as directed within the scope of the Youth Department.

Requirements

Physical

• Must be able to listen and communicate effectively as well and understand operating procedures and written directives.
• High degree of public interaction and communication with exposure to periods of high activity and possible stressful situations.
• Work is performed in an indoor environment and requires long periods of attentiveness, standing, sitting, pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying, cleaning, visual monitoring, verbal and written communication, hearing, and moderate lifting (15-50 lbs).
  
• Uniform will be worn at all times while on duty.
• Flexible schedule; hours will be set by the Youth Management Staff.

Educational, Certifications and Experience

• Must be at least 15 years of age.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must have or obtain CPR/AED and First Aid within three (3) months of hire

Summary

Village of Pleasant Prairie is an Equal Opportunity Employer.