Childcare Attendant

Description

Childcare Attendant

Join the Mountainside Fitness Team

About the Role

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dependable individual with a genuine love for children to join our childcare team at Mountainside Fitness — an upscale health club where families feel at home. As a Childcare Attendant, you'll be a trusted presence for parents and a friendly face for kids, helping create a safe and enjoyable experience every visit.

Why Mountainside Fitness?

We invest in our people. Here's what you can expect as part of the Mountainside family:

• Complimentary gym membership plus deep personal training discounts
• Onsite childcare — bring your own kids to work with you
• Consistent schedules that stay the same week to week — no surprises
• Flexible pay for hourly employees — access your earnings when you need them
• Real growth opportunities — 100% of our General Managers were promoted from within

Key Responsibilities

Child & Member Engagement

• Warmly greet all Members and their children upon arrival and departure
• Introduce yourself to parents and children, learn each child's name, and note any special precautions or needs
• Engage actively with children through play, reading, and activities throughout the shift
• Provide thorough tours of the childcare room to prospective Members
• Greet all Members consistently with a friendly, sincere smile

Check-In & Safety

• Ensure all parents check children in upon arrival and out upon departure — no exceptions
• Accurately verify Member information against their card, re-filing each card upon completion
• Maintain the safety and well-being of all children in the facility as the top priority at all times
• Move freely and quickly throughout the childcare area to monitor and respond to children's needs

Records & Administration

• Add or update Member information in the computer system as needed, initialing every entry or change — whether in 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

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Skills

• Prior childcare experience required, with a solid understanding of related job duties
• Strong communication skills with children, parents, co-workers, and management
• Ability to problem-solve quickly and work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Responsible, dependable, and professional work habits
• Natural warmth, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for working with children

Love kids and love fitness? Apply today and make a difference in our community every day.

Requirements

• Must be 16 years or older.
• CPR Certified within 30 days of start date.
• Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 lbs.
• Must be able to move throughout the childcare facility freely and quickly for the safety of children.
• Physical exertion requirements include bending, stretching, reaching, and possibly lifting heavy children.
• Must be comfortable sitting on the floor and playing with children.
• Must demonstrate responsible, dependable, and professional work habits.
• Ability to work under pressure and solve problems quickly and efficiently in both the club's and the member's best interest.
• Must be able to demonstrate good communication skills with co-workers, members, and children.
• Must exemplify the "Mountainside Way."
• Ability to smile and greet members consistently in a friendly and sincere manner.
• Experienced in childcare and understands all related job duties.
• Successfully complete the Mountainside Training program within 30 days of starting in the position.