Childcare Attendant

Mountainside Fitness•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mountainside Fitness is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dependable Childcare Attendant to provide a safe and enjoyable experience for children and their parents at its upscale health club. The attendant welcomes members and children, engages children in play and activities, and serves as a trusted and friendly presence for families. The role includes checking children in and out, verifying member information, monitoring children's safety, maintaining member records and supplies, and exemplifying the “Mountainside Way.” The position requires prior childcare experience, effective communication, professional and dependable work habits, and the ability to move actively throughout the childcare area. The employee must complete CPR certification and Mountainside Training within 30 days of starting.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years old.
Prior childcare experience and understanding of related job duties.
CPR certification within 30 days of the start date.
Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
Ability to lift a minimum of 30 pounds.
Ability to move freely and quickly throughout the childcare facility.
Ability to bend, stretch, reach, and possibly lift heavy children.
Comfort sitting on the floor and playing with children.
Strong communication skills with children, parents, co-workers, and management.
Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly and efficiently in the club's and member's best interest.
Responsible, dependable, and professional work habits.
Must exemplify the “Mountainside Way” and greet members in a friendly, sincere manner.
Successful completion of the Mountainside Training program within 30 days of starting in the position.

Responsibilities

Warmly greet members and their children upon arrival and departure.
Introduce yourself to parents and children, learn each child's name, and note special precautions or needs.
Actively engage children through play, reading, and activities throughout the shift.
Provide thorough tours of the childcare room to prospective members.
Ensure parents check children in upon arrival and out upon departure.
Verify member information against member cards and re-file each card after use.
Prioritize the safety and well-being of all children in the facility at all times.
Move freely and quickly throughout the childcare area to monitor and respond to children's needs.
Add or update member information in the computer system as needed and initial every entry or change, including computer notes, member cards, time sheets, or manager notes.
Distribute stickers and maintain supply inventory as part of daily operations.
Exemplify the “Mountainside Way” in all interactions and responsibilities.
Greet members consistently with a friendly, sincere smile.