Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for someone with weekday night availability.
We are looking for an outgoing, people-person with a love for children to work in our childcare at an upscale Health Club. Must have childcare experience and great customer service skills. All applicants need to be able to work well with others and have the ability to work under pressure.
JOB DESCRIPTION :
Position : Childcare Attendant
JOB-RELATED REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS :
- Must be 16yrs. or older
- CPR Certified within 30 days of starting
- Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
- Must be able to move throughout the child care facility freely and quickly for safety of children
- Physical exertion requirements include bending, stretching, reaching, possibly picking up heavy children
- Must be comfortable with sitting on the floor and playing with children
- Must demonstrate responsible, dependable, and professional work habits
- Have the ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly and efficiently in both the club’s and the member’s best interest
- Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills with co-workers, members, and children
- Must exemplify the “Mountainside Way”
- Ability to smile and greet members consistently in a friendly and sincere manner
- Experienced in childcare and understand all related job duties
- Successfully complete Mountainside Training program within 30 days of starting in position
JOB-RELATED RESPONSIBLILITIES / DUTIES :
Prompt arrival for shift : Must be at station, ready to work at scheduled time (recommend arriving 5-10 minutes prior to shift beginning)Dress according to club policyMaintain a conservative, comfortable, and professional appearance
No loose jewelry to be worn while on shiftAttend to the needs of members and their children as first priority when help is neededGreet all members coming in and out and their children
Introduce self to all parents and childrenFind out children’s names and any special precautionsGive thorough tours of the childcare room to potential membersEffectively utilize Aphelion computer program to :Accurately check member information & verify it with the information on their card (re-filing each card when finished)Adding or changing info. In the computer as needed on each member in their notes & putting your initials after each entry or change whether in the computer notes, member cards, time sheets, or notes to the ManagerGive out wrist bands (staff children included)Make sure all parents sign children in upon arrival and out upon departureLearn and utilize the telephone properly and not for personal reasonsExplaining Policies and Procedures to parents :Sign-in and out
Security (wristbands)One parent rule” – the parent that signs them in must pick them up unless otherwise specifiedChildcare hoursPayment Plan : find out how they want to pay :By cash / check monthly
By the hour
Annually
Ratio 1 : 10
Food and Drink RuleParent’s Night outStaff C.P.R. certifiedMaintain a clean & organized desk area : keeping printer dusted and free from debrisCount the a.m. money and handle all money transactions : taking member payments (cash, checks, credit on their account, VIP hours, etc.) and noting them in the computer and on their cardsFollow policies on switching shifts, time off requests, and calling sickInteract professionally with children and parentsMaintain a safe and fun environmentEnforcing rules
Redirecting inappropriate behavior using positive and calm tones and techniquesContacting parents when child cannot be calmed, is injured, excessively unruly, or sickChange diapers and assist children in using the bathroom facilitiesFollow Incident / Emergency proceduresCheck copies and make sure there are enough made for the day of the ones used dailyRead the “Read-me” communication book at the beginning of each shift and add notes as needed to the appropriate sectionsLogging problems and notifying Manager of situations they need to addressTotal the time sheets from your shift and from the previous shifts as time permits (Pull a.m. in the afternoon and p.m. sheets at closing)Write the day and date on the current time sheetsOther job-related duties as assignedCompany Description
Mountainside Fitness is the largest locally owned health club chain in Arizona. With 21 fitness centers, over 100,000 active members, and 1,900employees.
Company Description
Mountainside Fitness is the largest locally owned health club chain in Arizona. With 21 fitness centers, over 100,000 active members, and 1,900employees.
