What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Lead position at Active Wellness?
Job Details
Description
Role and Responsibilities
The Childcare Lead is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, coordinating, and controlling services of the childcare program, exercising independent judgment and decision-making authority as delegated, including budget, policies, procedures, and staff supervision. Under general supervision, the lead operates the childcare program in conformance with institutional regulations and state daycare licensing provisions. Responsibilities include the overall management of the centers early childhood program and its operation, facilitating, planning and coordinating of the children's educational programs and activities.
Specific Responsibilities
Essential Functions
- Childcare lead primarily provides coverage of childcare hours along with other childcare staff.
- Recruit, train, and develop the childcare team
- Develop and implement program operating policies and activities as required; develop cost estimates for future program needs.
- Plan, develop, schedule, and/or provide in-service training and evaluation of child care staff.
- Ensure that the center and staff conform to federal, state, and local rules, regulations, and licensing requirements.
- Recruit and schedule children for the child care center; maintain accurate records on children enrolled in the program to include their development, attendance, immunization and general health; conduct program registration, and maintain appropriate files and waiting lists.
- Prepare reports to Child Protection Services and other agencies to ensure the safety and well-being of all children cared for.
- Confer with parents on a regular basis to discuss the development of their enrolled children.
- Order and maintain child care supplies and equipment following the proper approval process.
- Prepare and maintain administrative reports and records of the child care;
- Review monthly P&L with the General Manager to develop and maintain sound financial status of program; analyze any issues and make recommendations to resolve them or take corrective action
- Ensure that problems encountered by staff are resolved by following policies or procedures to ensure smooth operation of the program
- Assists in providing coverage in the event of a scheduling issue
- Enforces safety and security of all children by following rules and policies
- Ensures waivers, policy and procedure, rules and regulations documents are signed by parents/guardians for each child and filed in a safe and secure area
- Respond to member comments, feedback, concerns
- Administer emergency care to members and guests in need of assistance
- Work as a TEAM with all other departments
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor
Other Functions
- Uphold Active Wellness written policies and procedures
- Enforce policies fairly and consistently
- Assist in managing department Operational Standards of Excellence (OSE)
- Conduct staff operational and safety meetings and trainings
- Work with the General Manager to prepare an annual budget for the department
- Review, verify, and be accountable for department payroll submissions
- Submits purchase orders or expense reports for any and all departmental purchases according to established club guidelines
- Ensure all department staff members maintain appropriate certifications/licenses/permits as required by their role
- Be knowledgeable about all programs and activities offered throughout the site
- Assist with keeping the center well stocked and clean
- Attend Active Wellness site meetings and trainings
- Handle injury and illness and security incident reporting
Qualifications
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- 5-7 years of relevant experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education preferred
- Must be able to successfully pass child protective services and criminal background check.
- Must be detail oriented, organized and highly responsive with a commitment to customer service
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Basic computer skills, customer service skills, results oriented, ability to multitask, and commitment to the fitness industry
- AED/CPR/First Aid Certified
- Proof of citizenship or legal status
Physical and Working Conditions
- Ability to take the responsibility for the health and safety of others
- Ability to stand for several hours in a same shift; ability to lift 25 lbs
- Fitness club environment
- Must follow OSHA and Active Wellness safety standards
This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.
Active Wellness LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Salary : $19 - $20
