JOB SUMMARY:

Our Kids Zone is more than just babysitting for your little ones while you work out – it is an experience. Our Kids Zone Team Members provide supervision in our Kids Zone, a place within the club where children are entertained with activities, arts, books, and toys. The ideal candidate provides 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 – WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Maintain a safe environment through correct implementation of safety policies and procedures
• Observe and monitor the activities of all children in the Kids Zone
• Organize and participate in recreational activities, as appropriate
• Read to children, teach simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs
• Engage children in activities that promote healthy habit
• Responsible for following and adhering to the In-Shape Clean Approach
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas
• Support social development, encourage understanding of others and positive self-concepts with all children
• Ensure only authorized personal enter the Kids Zone area
• Ensure all policies and procedures of the Kids Zone are followed by Staff, Children, and the Parent/Members
• Resolve concerns/problems ensuring our members needs are met and company guidelines are followed
• Assist in building our In-Shape community of members through a consistent member experience
• Attend In-Shape team meetings and trainings as required
• Assists in other areas of the club when needed
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities assigned

Revised: 11/2021

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS – HERE’S WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Pre-school or day care experience desired
• Flexible/positive attitude in meeting and exceeding our members expectations
• 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 interaction - kids and parents
• Attend and participate 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
• Must be Trustline registered; In-Shape will facilitate this certification upon acceptance of offer of employment

IN-SHAPE TEAM PERKS:

• Free health club membership
• Casual work environment
• Discount on in club retail items and any current vendor partner offerings (NASM, etc)
• Opportunity for growth; professional development

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 may 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: 11/2021