1. Recreation Facility Services Branch
Volunteer Position Description
Position Title: Kids Den & Kids Zone Assistants.
Purpose/Goals of Position: To assist with the care and supervision of infants and children in the Kids Den at
the Kinsmen Sports Centre and/or the Kids Zone at the Millwoods Recreation
Centre.
Purpose/Goals of Unit: To provide safe and free short term child care for patrons while they are
exercising at the Fitness Centres, and to encourage physical activity amongst
parents..
Responsibilities: - Supervise children ensuring the overall safety of all children
- Interact with children
- Initiate games, activities and crafts
- Change diapers when necessary
- Assist with feeding babies when necessary
- Communicate problems/issues as the arise
- All positions are in the morning, 9am – 12 noon
Training & Supervision -Must attend a half day training session
-must attend New Volunteer Orientation
-Will be supervised by Kid Zone Coordinator
- Must log hours in volunteer daily journal
-Performance reviews at 3 and 6 months and 1 year
Requirements: - Experience working with babies and/or children
- Babysitting courses and/or first aid courses an asset
- Ability to follow direction and be receptive to feedback
- Must be at least 12 years old
Health & Safety: Complete a Hazard Assessment of the volunteer position and review the
assessment with the volunteer.
Benefits: - Letter of reference
- Opportunity to gain valuable work experience
- Annual review and performance evaluation
Time Commitment: Must volunteer a minimum of one, three hour shift per week.
Length of Appointment: A 6 month to one year commitment
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Supervisor Contact: Marie Simon
Tuesday – Saturday 9 am – 12 noon
Office Location : Kinsmen Fitness Centre
Marie.simon@edmonton.ca
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