Lead Child Care Attendant

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

HealthFitness has a new opportunity for a full-time, 30 hours per week, Lead Child Care Attendant, at our client site located in Gurnee, IL. As a Lead Child Care Attendant, you will be responsible for safe and fun play with children who are in the facility.

Key Accountabilities:

• Provide a safe, comfortable environment for children between the ages of 6 weeks and 12 years.

• Assist in the recruitment, hiring and training.

• Maintain ongoing records for enrollment, attendance, cleaning, and other monthly metrics.

• Coordination and supervision of special events and family programs.

• Planning and coordination of seasonal activities, crafts, and bulletin boards.

• Assist in the development of and adherence to annual budget.

• Coordinate staffing and secure subs as needed to maintain policy.

• Light housekeeping – sanitization of toys, general pick-up.

• Perform opening/closing procedures.

• Greet and check-in of children and parents.

• Serve as Manager on Duty when leadership is not on-site.

• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED.

• Minimum two years’ experience in childcare.

• Adult, Infant and Child CPR/AED/First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire.

• Must have working knowledge of all client Fitness programs & services.

• Current Flu vaccination required prior to start date

Preferred:

• Minimum one-year supervisory experience.

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Recreation, or related field.

Brand: HealthFitness