Children's Area Associate

Power Wellness • Bourbonnais, IL

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About The Position

The Children's Area Associate provides child care services in a safe, caring, secure, and effective manner. The role includes age-appropriate interactions, play activities, and experiences for children within the designated age range at Riverside Health Fitness Center, managed by Power Wellness Management. The associate helps create a comfortable and friendly setting for children and parents while following the center's child care policies and safety procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school preferred.
• Minimum of six months of related child care experience or training preferred.
• CPR/AED certification required within 90 days of hire; provided by Power Wellness.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work positively and serviceably with members.
• Ability to multitask and maintain a controlled, professional demeanor.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Ability to lift and carry infants and toddlers.
• Must meet safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• One-year certificate from a college or technical school.
• At least six months of related child care experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Greet children and parents positively and monitor adults' and children's entry to and exit from the secured child care area according to center policy.
• Lead daily crafts and activities for children of all age and skill levels, providing positive, age-appropriate interactions.
• Know and enforce the center's child care policies to help ensure a safe environment.
• Provide parents and children with a comfortable, safe, secure, and friendly environment.
• Respond to parents' feedback, concerns, and questions about child care, following up with a supervisor for support as needed.
• Lift and carry infants and toddlers.
• Be flexible and accommodating regarding center hours and work schedules.
• Meet the safety requirements and certifications necessary to perform job duties.
• Know emergency and safety procedures and communicate confidently with EMS.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED