What are the responsibilities and job description for the Childcare Provider position at Ames Racquet and Fitness?
Location: Ames Fitness Center Childcare
Position Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
Overview:
We are seeking caring and enthusiastic individuals to join our childcare team. You will play a vital role in creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents focus on their fitness routines.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and engage children in age-appropriate activities.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children in our care.
- Assist with basic needs, such as bottle-feeding infants (there will be no diaper changes or potty training).
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the childcare space.
- Communicate with parents upon arrival, departure or important updates.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Previous childcare experience in daycare, preschool, or similar settings preferred but not required.
- Skills: Patience, adaptability, creativity, and strong verbal communication.
- Certifications: Basic First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain).
- Team Player: Collaborative attitude to work effectively with other staff members.
- Physical Stamina: Ability to lift and carry infants and toddlers.
- Background Check: Must pass a background check, including criminal history and child abuse clearance.
- Education: Early childhood education or development background is a plus but not required.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible hours to suit almost any schedule.
- Opportunities for work during summer and throughout the school year.
- Split shifts available: Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM & 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Fridays close at 7:00 PM); Saturday: 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Sunday: 2:00 PM - 5:15 PM.
- All staff are required to work at least 1 weekend shift per month to keep a rotation, unless working full time Monday-Friday or discussed prior to hiring.
Who We’re Looking For:
- Passionate about working with children and dedicated to their growth and development.
- Reliable, dependable, and committed to providing excellent care.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 4 hour shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Morning shift
- Rotating weekends
- Split shift
- Weekends as needed
- Weekends only
Work Location: In person
Salary : $11 - $13