Part Time Cooperized Kidz Childcare Instructor

Description

The Cooperized Kidz Childcare Instructor is a position in the Cooper Fitness Center’s Cooperized Kidz, an on-site childcare service available to members and approved guests while they remain on campus for a particular service. This individual will provide quality active-based childcare for patrons of the Cooper Fitness Center and Spa, which involves creating a safe, productive, fun and educational environment for the children.

Monday (8 am - 4 pm), Tuesday (1 pm - 4 pm), Wednesday (1 pm - 4 pm), and Friday (1 pm - 4 pm)

CHILDCARE INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain a safe, clean environment for children.
• Maintain contact with the children at all times (never leave them unattended or unsupervised).
• Plan and conduct age-appropriate active based games for the children and utilize the provided curriculum
• Maintain toys, appearance of the facility, and equipment through supervision of the children and cleaning.
• Handle and document any behavioral issues of children and/or staff
• Greet and update parents regularly.
• Communicate with the director/coordinator daily.
• Maintain stated ratios between children of certain ages and staff.
• Provide exceptional customer service to the children and the parents.
• Be a team player and perform additional duties as needed.
• Maintain the reservation chart as needed
• Collect payment from all patrons.
• Assist in tracking the CK utilization.
• Promote physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth in the children
• Attend departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Fill in for other youth program functions when necessary.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be required.
• Uphold Cooper purpose and core values as well as our childcare philosophy to PLAY WITH A PURPOSE.

Requirements

The ideal Childcare Instructor will possess the following:

• Must be highly motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Computer Skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must physically be able to participate in all duties required.
• Lift 50lb
• Stand, squat, sit, and play
• CPR child certification
• Experience in the childcare industry is required
• 18 years of age with reliable transportation.