What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cooperized Kidz Childcare Instructor position at Cooper Aerobics Enterprises Inc?
Description
The Cooperized Kidz Childcare Instructor is a position in the Cooper Fitness Center’s Cooperized Kidz, an on-site childcare service available to members and approved guests while they remain on campus for a particular service. This individual will provide quality active-based childcare for patrons of the Cooper Fitness Center and Spa, which involves creating a safe, productive, fun and educational environment for the children.
Saturdays only (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
About Cooper Aerobics
Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services.
- Cooper Clinic’s comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
- Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
- Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
- Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
- Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
- Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.
Get Cooperized™
CHILDCARE INSTRUCTOR ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain a safe, clean environment for children.
- Maintain contact with the children at all times (never leave them unattended or unsupervised).
- Plan and conduct age-appropriate active based games for the children and utilize the provided curriculum
- Maintain toys, appearance of the facility, and equipment through supervision of the children and cleaning.
- Handle and document any behavioral issues of children and/or staff
- Greet and update parents regularly.
- Communicate with the director/coordinator daily.
- Maintain stated ratios between children of certain ages and staff.
- Provide exceptional customer service to the children and the parents.
- Be a team player and perform additional duties as needed.
- Maintain the reservation chart as needed
- Collect payment from all patrons.
- Assist in tracking the CK utilization.
- Promote physical, emotional, intellectual and social growth in the children
- Attend departmental and company-wide meetings.
- Fill in for other youth program functions when necessary.
- Perform any other duties and responsibilities that may be required.
- Uphold Cooper purpose and core values as well as our childcare philosophy to PLAY WITH A PURPOSE.
Requirements
The ideal Childcare Instructor will possess the following:
- Must be highly motivated
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must have excellent organizational skills
- Computer Skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Must physically be able to participate in all duties required.
- Lift 50lb
- Stand, squat, sit, and play
- CPR child certification
- Experience in the childcare industry is required
- 18 years of age with reliable transportation.
Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular job. It is the policy of Cooper Aerobics to provide equal employment to all associates and applicants without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, military status or any other classification protected by applicable law. Job openings are listed as a courtesy, and it is policy not to accept unsolicited applications or resumes.
Texas is an employment-at-will state. The employer may terminate the work relationship or change the terms and conditions of the job at any time and for any reason. The employee may also terminate the work relationship at any time. This job offer does not in any way constitute a contract. The employer also reserves the right to eliminate or alter benefits at any time. This employer participates in E-Verify.
