Looking for a short-term job where you can make a difference — and bring your child to work with you? Zoo Health Club Derry is hiring a dependable, energetic, and caring Child Care Attendant to provide coverage while a valued longtime team member is away visiting family out of state.
This is a temporary position from September 16th through October 2nd (Monday through Friday mornings), making it a great fit for a parent looking for short-term work without having to arrange separate childcare. Employees are welcome to bring their own child with them while working, making this an especially convenient opportunity for parents.
If you are good with kids and like a FUN, healthy atmosphere, we want to meet you!
The Child Care Attendant is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, and for interacting with children through active play and structured activities (all materials provided) while parents enjoy their workouts.
Flexible schedule; Days OFF on holidays and snow storms; NO infants or changing diapers; Able to bring your own child to work with you; Minimum age requirement is 18 months for all children in KidsPlace.
Our staff members are treated to a complimentary gym membership to all our clubs!
AVAILABLE SHIFTS:
Mornings 8am-11am (Monday through Friday)
Saturdays 8am-11am optional
Opportunity to pick up additional shifts
ABOUT US:
Zoo Health Club Derry has many amenities such as 24/7 keycard access, state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, babysitting, smoothie bar, Blitz45 Functional Training, RunTV cardio, personal training, nutrition coaching, training turf, showers, steam and infrared saunas, tanning and more.
Our work environment includes:
Growth opportunities
Wellness programs
Casual work attire
Relaxed atmosphere
On-the-job training
Company perks
Flexible working hours
Safe work environment
Lively atmosphere
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Providing high quality care and establishing a respectful relationship with children, their families and visitors
Having good physical stamina; able to lift children & work at their physical level
Possess an understanding of how to identify and meet the needs of young children
Treating children, their families and visitors with dignity, respect & professionalism
Committed to safeguarding the welfare of toddlers and young children; Supervising the activities of young children at all times
Maintaining cleanliness of toys, puzzles and surfaces of room
Managing check-in and check-out lists for all children & parents/guardians
Communicating needs of KidsPlace supplies to management
Fields all member complaints and concerns to management
Assisting front desk staff with greeting and checking in all members and guests
Assisting front desk staff with answering and directing all incoming phone calls, updating billing
Performs Opening and/or Closing Procedures for the club
Maintaining cleanliness of gym - cleaning/organizing
Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time, when needed
Maintains professionalism and appearance, when not assisting members/children; avoids eating, sitting, reading, Internet surfing, or any other activities that are not work-related
Other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Must be highly motivated and energetic
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask
Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary
REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
Must have experience in childcare/ babysitting
Must have clean background check
CPR, First Aid, and AED will be provided if not already certified
Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Experience in a health club or the hospitality industry (Preferred)
Benefits:
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Referral program
Shift availability:
Day Shift (Required)