Childcare Attendant in Kearns, Utah at Kearns Oquirrh Park Fitness Center

Under the direction of the Childcare Supervisor, they are responsible for the supervision and interaction of children in the childcare center.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES:

• Responsible for the safety and operation of the childcare area of the Fitness Center
• Greet parents as they come in to drop off their children
• Ensure that proper check-in/check-out procedures are followed
• Orient parents about policies and procedures that must be followed
• Attentively watch and attend to the children in the childcare area
• Develop and implement activities for children in the childcare center
• Discipline children, when necessary, using appropriate and authorized disciplinary techniques
• Ensure the cleanliness of the children and the childcare area by helping children go to the bathroom, washing hands, cleaning spills, picking up trash, putting away & washing toys, vacuum each shift, etc.
• Treat children if they are hurt and fill out accident reports
• Responsible for maintaining the professional atmosphere of the Fitness Center
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner and be dressed in proper uniform
• Handle patron complaints and/or comments or refer them to the proper personnel
• Maintain positive public relations for the Facility
• Give excellent customer service to the patrons and their children
• Help keep the Fitness Center clean and uncluttered
• Set a positive example for other employees to follow
• Assume responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective working relations with other employees and management
• Attend all staff meetings
• Provide input for childcare area planning and discuss problems and concerns with appropriate personnel

Other duties as assigned, such as but not limited to:

• Assist with the Kids Summer Kickoff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must submit to a criminal background and fingerprint check
• Excellent public relations skills
• Willing and available to work mornings, afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holiday shifts
• Ability to relate well with children and be patient with them
• Able to work under stressful conditions
• Willingness to assist others
• CPR/AED and/or First Aid are required within 90 days. (certification will be paid for by the District)
• Ability to hold all matters related to staff and patrons as confidential and to discuss related matters with only the appropriate individuals.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous childcare experience
• Educational background in childhood development or related field

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Moderate to intense physical activity such as pushing, pulling, and lifting
• Uncomfortable working positions such as stooping, crouching, bending, and sitting on the floor with the children.
• Work both inside and outside
• Exposure to intermittent periods of stress