Kidz Gym Assistant Manager

The Fitness Equation is looking for a Kidz Gym Assistant Manager to support the Kidz Gym Director and work with Kidz Gym staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive attitude and a focus on the member experience at all times, interacting with the children in a positive and age appropriate manner.
• Present a professional and motivating personal appearance to inspire members and encourage their commitment to personal health; be a role model.
• Promote and maintain cleanliness to ensure the Kidz Gym is safely and appropriately maintained
• Assist and supervise children during all activities in the Kidz Gym.
• Works with plans, and prepares materials for classroom activities; Communicates appropriate information to parents; maintains developmental profiles for children. We are an equal opportunity employer.
• Organize and participate in recreational and educational activities, such as games, drawing, handicrafts, and reading to children.
• Maintain discipline with the children and initiate other measures to control behavior.
• Keep security records on individual children ensuring that all children have a registration form on file.
• Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in Kidz Gym area.
• Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and supporting positive self-concepts.
• Teaching Super Kidz Ninja Warrior program classes and participation in all other Kidz Gym programs.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a daycare/childcare environment.
• H.S. diploma or GED minimum.
• Current CPR/AED certification, Infant and Child First Aid and CPR certification required.
• Excellent communication with children and adults (parent/legal guardian) required.
• Ability to make children feel secure and to take initiative and prioritize tasks.
• Punctual and a high level of communication well in advance with club management regarding an inability to fulfill obligations for any reason.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.A. or B.S. in recreation, fitness, business management or related field preferred.
• 1+ year of movement education, childhood-development experience.

TFE offers competitive compensation, benefits, management training opportunities, and a FREE membership with employment. As part of TFE’s educational assistance program for ongoing education, TFE agrees to pay educational expenses up to a maximum of $500.00 per staff member per year. This is a fast growing organization with opportunity for advancement based on performance. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.