- Location
- Kearns, UT
- Department
- Healthcare
- Experience
- 16+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
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
Skills
GoCPR
