Gym Childcare Associate
Herndon, VA

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WTS International
Herndon, VA
United States
Category
Child Care
Job Description
Overview

Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa and Arch Amenities Group, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking a Gym Kids Club Associate for Worldgate Athletic Club in Herndon, VA. The Gym Kids Club Associate provides best-in-class fitness-minded children's engagement and programming. They will be assisting with the operation of the facility nursery and or child care. The Gym Kids Club Associate will organize and implement engaging safe, fun, and entertaining activities and games for children between the ages of three months to 11 years. This position requires continuous supervision of children and initiation of fun activities as well as making sure the nursery is clean and organized at all times.

Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa - Experience elevated fitness and wellness with 110,000 square feet of fitness, aquatics, tennis, spa and wellness amenities. From state-of-the-art equipment to a large gymnasium to all new locker rooms to a full kid's club, Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa is amenity-rich. Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!

Responsibilities

  • Assist staff with both long and short range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy
  • Greets, acknowledges, and interacts with members and guests in a friendly and professional manner
  • Engages children in interactive activities that include storytelling, organized arts and crafts, singing, and games in the Kids Club
  • Monitors and interacts with children to maintain a safe and healthy environment with respect to the toys, sports equipment, other children, and surroundings
  • Maintains the Kids Club and other program areas by following the cleaning checklist and performing assigned tasks
  • Promotes kprograms, products and services
  • Maintain daily open communication with parents
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
  • Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
  • Maintain a safe and healthy environment by keeping the facility clean and orderly
  • Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
  • Attend in-service training and staff meetings
  • Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.
  • Is timely and punctual when reporting to work
  • Monitor the health of the children
  • Work scheduled hours.
  • Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children

• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire
• Clear criminal record check
• Valid C.P.R. certification
• Valid Standard First Aid Certification
• Positive and enthusiastic attitude towards job and facility
• Consistently exhibit team spirit promoting a productive environment
• Maintain a character of professionalism and confidence, with a tactful ability to communicate with parents
• Demonstrate a genuine love and care for children
• Demonstrate the ability to cooperate and work with others
• Demonstrate consistent integrity, dependability, responsibility and be able to meet deadlines
• Possess effective verbal/written communication and expression
• Adaptable and flexible under stressful and/or unusual situations
• A good listener with the ability to show empathy
• Must be able to trouble shoot and anticipate problems
• Must exhibit organizational, and time management skills
• Effective leadership skills and a strong work ethic
• Excellent customer service skills
• Efficient, well organized, and able to handle a variety of duties simultaneously
• Professional manner, discretion, and appearance
• Able to show initiative and make decisions
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Awareness of proper body mechanics to prevent injury
• This position required the ability to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, walk, and talk
• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Normal work hours: varied to include nights, weekends, and holidays

Facility/Job Highlights

Arch Amenities Group is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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