Child Care Assistant

Job Location – Pecos, TX (Reeves County Recreation Center, aka “the Rec”)

Reports to – Child Care Supervisor/Director

Overview:

Our mission – “To provide the most comprehensive health, wellness, and recreational sports services to help our members and guests achieve their best potential.”

Our vision – “To pioneer a seamless integration of performance and fitness, nutrition, physical therapy, massage, childcare, aquatics, along with sports and recreation all under one roof.”

Position Overview:

Seeking dynamic individual for a Child Care Assistant role working with various populations and clientele at our state of the art and newly constructed Recreation Center. The Rec will pioneer and promote the integrated health model in providing a seamless integration of performance training, fitness and wellness, nutrition, rehabilitation, recovery, child care, and recreational sport activities all under one roof.

The Rec is based on a fluid and fast-paced professional team environment where all staff are required to wear multiple professional hats, and work within a highly supportive team environment. All staff are required to be highly professional, supportive, respectful, and valued for their unique talents and experience at all times.

The ideal candidate will have the professional opportunity to advance to a role beyond the listed post based on the performance, management, and success of the Child Care Department and the Rec as a whole.

Responsibilities and job functions include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in all aspects of the various child care programs for all members and guests.

• Help ensure the health, safety, and well-being of all members and guests in the child care area.

• Help ensure a safe, fun, happy, and educational environment for all kids.

• Assist in the daily cleaning, stocking, and maintenance of all child care areas, including maintaining documentation and preventative maintenance of all related areas, supplies, and equipment.

• Maintain a thorough knowledge of the Rec's various integrated services, programs, and staff.

• Collaborate and work in a holistic team environment that includes Performance and Fitness, Nutrition, Physical Therapy, Massage, Aquatics, Child Care, and Recreational Sports.

• Participate in staff education covering all aspects of the Rec's methodology.

• Participate in program planning, development, design, and research.

• Help develop fliers, brochures, advertisements, etc. to promote the various child care programs and services.

• Conduct various client engagements, educational activities, and events.

• Act as a professional liaison of the Rec and help provide a warm and welcoming environment to all members and guests.

• Follow established policies and procedures set forth by the Executive Director.

• Maintain professional credentials as required, including but not limited to, attending necessary continuing education courses.

• Cross train with other departments within the Rec’s purview.

• Some travel may be required.

Physical Requirements:

Candidates applying for this position should be comfortable in various environmental conditions and be able to lift at least 50 pounds unassisted repeatedly throughout the workday. The physical requirements of this job require frequent standing, walking, bending, holding, and assisting as needed.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED.

• Certified First Aid & CPR w/ AED by American Red Cross (will certify in-house).

• Advanced Child Care Certification by American Red Cross (will certify in-house).

• Strong customer service skills where servicing the “client” is top priority.

• Excellent communication skills, and must be patient, caring, and enjoy being around children.

• Excellent computer skills including MS Office or related products.

Preferred:

• Actively pursuing an Associate's or Bachelor's in Education, Early Child Care, or related degree.

• Experience in early childhood development and education.

Classification:

• This is a full-time non-exempt (FTNE) position.

Pay:

• Starting at $15 per hour.

Benefits and Incentives:

• All County FTE benefits, including:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Retirement

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Paid vacation

• Complimentary membership to the Rec Center.

• Generous professional allowance and discounts on top quality athletic clothing, nutritional supplements, child care, and our integrated services.

• Added compensation & financial incentives based on yearly performance and revenue.

• Specific allowance for continued education reimbursement.

• Specific allowance for moving expenses & reimbursement.

• Opportunity for professional development, advancement, and growth.

• On-site training & education benefits.

Benefit and Incentive Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply.

• Only full-time employees are eligible.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Child Care: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Pecos, TX 79772 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pecos, TX 79772: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person