Child Watch Shift Lead (1107)
About The Position
As a Laugh, Learn, and Play Child Watch Shift Lead , you will help create a safe, fun, and engaging environment where children can learn, socialize, and explore through age-appropriate activities—while their parents enjoy the amenities of our facility. In this role, you'll support the Child Watch Manager and take the lead when the manager is not present. You should have a solid understanding of child development and behavior management, along with the ability to plan and lead creative, developmentally appropriate activities. Strong communication skills are essential, as you’ll interact regularly with both families and team members. Maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming space is a top priority.
Requirements
- One year of lead employment in childcare setting.
- Knowledge of school-age child development and experience.
- Knowledge of a variety of age-appropriate activities for children.
- The ability to plan, organize, and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
- A love for working with children.
- Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
- Must be patient, enthusiastic and 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
- Knowledgeable of safety training, procedures and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.
Responsibilities
- Develops, coordinates, and provides administrative support for the child watch program at The St. James as well as supervises the 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.
- Provide first contact for email and phone calls.
- Answer parents’ questions and/or concerns about the child watch service
- Oversee the child watch programming.
- Engage the children and ensure they are enjoying their experience.
- Orient, train, evaluate and provide ongoing feedback to all child watch staff and program staff involved with child watch.
- Assist in the identification of developmental needs and corrective action plans.
- Assist with filling staff vacancies in accordance with established Team & Talent policies.
- Follow all safety policies of The St. James and contribute to a work environment that is clean, safe and filled with positive energy for all children, athletes, coaches and families.
- Support the safety of all members, guests and employees.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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