Midtown Athletic Club - Fort Lauderdale, FL
posted 2 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries
About the position
The KidTown/Child Care Associate at Midtown plays a crucial role in fostering a safe and engaging environment for children aged 8 weeks to 15 years. This position focuses on inspiring young members through movement, community interaction, and personal attention, while also ensuring a clean and healthy space for both staff and children.
Responsibilities
- Foster an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting
- Lead activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games
- Communicate both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up
- Create relationships with families
- Keep the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well-being of staff and children
- Strategize with leadership to constantly improve KidTown and Varsity Club
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
- Comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old
- Take initiative and ownership of the position
- Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults
- Have patience and are outgoing and friendly
- High energy levels to keep children engaged in activities
- Willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and the space
- Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Willing to stand for long periods of time
- Ability to move quickly from seated to standing position to attend to child's needs
- Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification (training provided by Midtown)
Benefits
- Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification training provided
- Flexible scheduling for weekdays and weekends
