Childcare Attendant

Description

Under the direction of the Childcare Supervisor, they are responsible for the supervision and interaction of children in the childcare center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Responsible for the safety and operation of the childcare area of the Fitness Center
• Greet parents as they come in to drop off their children 
• Ensure that proper check-in/check-out procedures are followed
• Orient parents about policies and procedures that must be followed
• Attentively watch and attend to the children in the childcare area
• Develop and implement activities for children in the childcare center
• Discipline children, when necessary, using appropriate and authorized disciplinary techniques
• Ensure the cleanliness of the children and the childcare area by helping children go to the bathroom, washing hands, cleaning spills, picking up trash, putting away & washing toys, vacuum each shift, etc.
• Treat children if they are hurt and fill out accident reports
• Responsible for maintaining the professional atmosphere of the Fitness Center
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be dressed in proper uniform
• Handle patron complaints and/or comments or refer them to the proper personnel
• Maintain positive public relations for the Facility
• Give excellent customer service to the patrons and their children
• Help keep the Fitness Center clean and uncluttered
• Set a positive example for other employees to follow
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other employees and management
• Attend all staff meetings
• Provide input for childcare area planning and discuss problems and concerns with appropriate personnel

Other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to:

• Assist with the Kids Summer Kickoff.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must submit to a criminal background and fingerprint check
• Excellent public relations skills
• Willing and available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Ability to relate well with children and be patient with them
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Willingness to assist others
• CPR/AED and/or First Aid are required within 90 days. (certification will be paid for by the District)
• Ability to hold all matters related to staff and patrons as confidential and to discuss related matters with only the appropriate individuals. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous childcare experience
• Educational background in childhood development or related field

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to intense physical activity such as pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, bending, and sitting on the floor with the children.
• Work both inside and outside
• Exposure to intermittent periods of stress