Child Watch Associate (7359)
About The Position
The Child Watch Associate is responsible for developing and managing the Child Watch Center within The St. James premium health club. The role provides administrative support for the child watch program and supervises child watch staff and their functions to ensure quality programs. The associate fosters a positive environment centered on fun, safety, and The St. James values; connects with members, parents, and participants; and supports children’s enjoyment and safety. The position works directly for the Manager of the Child Watch Center. The stated operating hours are weekdays from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and weekends from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The St. James is a sports, wellness, and entertainment brand with a flagship complex in Springfield, Virginia, as well as Performance Club locations in Springfield, Virginia, and Bethesda, Maryland.
Requirements
- One year of lead employment in a childcare setting.
- Knowledge of school-age child development and experience.
- Knowledge of a variety of age-appropriate activities for children.
- Ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate and developmentally appropriate program activities.
- Love for working with children.
- Sensitivity to the needs of families, including adults and children.
- Patience, enthusiasm, and ability to relate well with parents and children.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Background check and drug screen required.
- Knowledge of safety training, procedures, and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.
Responsibilities
- Develop, coordinate, and provide administrative support for the child watch program.
- Supervise child watch staff and their functions to ensure quality programs.
- Promote a positive environment that fosters fun, safety, and The St. James values.
- Connect with members, parents, and participants.
- Serve as the first contact for email and phone calls, and answer parents’ questions or concerns about the child watch service.
- Oversee child watch programming, engage children, and ensure they enjoy their experience.
- Orient, train, evaluate, and provide ongoing feedback to child watch staff and program staff involved with child watch.
- Assist in identifying developmental needs and creating corrective action plans.
- Assist with filling staff vacancies in accordance with established Team & Talent policies.
- Follow The St. James’ safety policies and contribute to a clean, safe work environment with positive energy for children, athletes, coaches, and families.
- Support the safety of members, guests, and employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
