Job Details

Kid Zone Team Member

Club Operations Job Type Part-time Description **JOB SUMMARY:**

The Kids Zone team member provides supervision to In-Shape member's children in the Kids Zone, a place within the club where children are entertained with books, art and toys under adult supervision. The ideal candidate ensures a safe and caring environment for children while parent-members are enjoying their fitness routine.

Candidates must have a personality that shines and creates member confidence. Providing good communications with parent-members, child safety and welfare and the ability to influence positive self-concepts in children is highly regarded.

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**

**Drive Business Results:**

* Observes and monitors the activities of all children in the Kids Zone

* Organizes and participates in recreational activities, as appropriate

* Reads to children, teaches simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs

* Instructs children in health and personal habits such as eating, resting, and fitness

**Deliver the Member Experience:**

* Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas

* Support social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts with all children

**Operational Excellence:**

* Sanitize toys and play equipment

* Ensure only authorized personal is allowed in the Kids Zone

* Ensure all policies and procedures of the Kids Zone are followed by Staff, Children, and the Parent/Members

* Responsibility for following and adhering to our #OneTeam approach on club cleanliness and safety standards outlined in our *Cleaning standards playbook*. This includes keeping the club clean & sanitized (free of trash, equipment picked up and organized, and wiped down with sanitizing agent); on a regular basis and directed by club leadership

**Demonstrate #OneTeam Attitude**:

* Resolves concerns/problems ensuring our members needs are met and company guidelines are followed

* Assists in other areas of the club when needed

* Analyzes, interprets, and follows company policies (written, oral, diagram and or schedule form) to ensure safety of our club and team members

* Flexible/positive attitude in meeting and exceeding our members expectations

Revised: 07/07/2020

Requirements **REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:**

* One to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

* Some pre-school or day care experience desired

* Patience and creative energy to work with children as well as a high tolerance for childhood behaviors

* Physical stamina to care for groups of energetic young children

* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, work well under pressure and time constraints and displays positive behavior in all member contacts; kids and parents

* Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings as needed

* Willing and able to work a flexible shift: evenings, weekends, and holidays

* Bilingual skills a plus

* Current CPR or ability to pass CPR certification within 60 days of hire date

**KEY BENEFITS AT IN-SHAPE:**

* Free health club membership

* Casual work environment

* Discount on all retail items

**WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:**

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk and stand up to 8 hours/day; sitting is seldom to occasional. Employees may be exposed to cleaning chemicals or airborne particles and will be required to wear designated PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as directed. Employees are occasionally required to use hands and fingers for handle or feel; occasional reach, push and pulling with arms and hands; occasional climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and occasional reach and twist, including side-to-side movements. The employee may be required to occasionally lift, carry or move up to 25 pounds and may seldom be required to lift, carry or move 26-50 pounds.

**During the COVID-19 pandemic:**All In-Shape Team Members will be required to assist with greeting members to perform temperature checks and health screens, ensure members practice physical distancing and monitor cleaning of equipment after each use. Detailed instructions will be provided at time of hire.

In-Shape Team Members will be required to comply with company policies regarding the use of PPE (personal protective equipment), by following instructions and outlined safety guidelines, to protect our team and club members. Club Safety training and equipment will be provided. Team Members are to report to management, or designated team member, any safety risks or potential risks identified in the work environment.

Revised: 07/07/2020