Kid Zone Team Member - In-Shape Health Clubs : Job Details

DescriptionJOB SUMMARY:Our Kid Zone is more than just babysitting for your little ones while you work out - it is an experience. Our Kid Zone Team Members provide supervision in our Kid Zone, a place within the club where children are entertained with activities, arts, books, and toys. The ideal candidate provides a safe and caring environment for children while parent-members are enjoying their fitness routine.Candidates must have a personality that shines and creates member confidence. Providing good communications with parent-members, child safety and welfare and the ability to influence positive self-concepts in children is highly regarded.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - WHAT YOU WILL DO:Maintain a safe environment through correct implementation of safety policies and proceduresObserve and monitor the activities of all children in the Kids ZoneOrganize and participate in recreational activities, as appropriateRead to children, teach simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songsEngage children in activities that promote healthy habitsResponsible for following and adhering to the In-Shape Clean ApproachOrganize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areasSupport social development, encourage understanding of others and positive self-concepts with all childrenEnsure only authorized personnel enter the Kids Zone areaEnsure all policies and procedures of the Kids Zone are followed by Staff, Children, and the Parent/MembersResolve concerns/problems ensuring our members' needs are met and company guidelines are followedAssist in building our In-Shape community of members through a consistent member experienceAttend In-Shape team meetings and trainings as requiredAssist in other areas of the club when neededPerform additional duties and responsibilities assignedREQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS - HERE'S WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:Pre-school or day care experience desiredFlexible/positive attitude in meeting and exceeding our members' expectationsPatience and creative energy to work with children as well as a high tolerance for childhood behaviorsPhysical stamina to care for groups of energetic young childrenExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well under pressure and time constraints and displays positive behavior in all member interaction - kids and parentsAttend and participate in required meetings and trainings as neededWilling and able to work a flexible shift: evenings, weekends, and holidaysBilingual skills a plusCurrent CPR or ability to pass CPR certification within 60 days of hire dateMust be Trustline registered; In-Shape will facilitate this upon acceptance of offer of employmentIN-SHAPE TEAM PERKS:Free health club membershipCasual work environmentDiscount on in club retail items and any current vendor partner offerings (NASM, etc)Opportunity for growth; professional developmentWORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day; sitting is seldom to occasional. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals or airborne particles and will be required to wear designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed. Employees are occasionally required to use hands and fingers for handling or feeling; occasional reach, push and pulling with arms and hands; occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and occasional reach and twist, including side-to-side movements. The employee may be required to occasionally lift, carry or move up to 25 pounds and may seldom be required to lift, carry or move 26-50 pounds.#J-18808-Ljbffr