Kids Club Manager

RIXOS; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rixos Bab Al Bahr in Ras Al Khaimah seeks a dedicated Kids Club Manager to oversee daily operations, ensure safety and create fun, educational experiences for young guests, and lead a childcare team.

You will develop activities, manage budgets, maintain records, and collaborate with other departments to offer family-friendly experiences. A high school diploma (bachelor preferred), CPR/First Aid, and strong leadership and communication skills are required, with flexibility to work weekends.

Qualifications

• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in planning children's activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage groups of children effectively.
• In-depth knowledge ofchild development principles and best practices in childcare.
• Familiarity with local child protection laws and regulations.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Patience, empathy, and genuine passion for working with children.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Kids Club ensuring safety, fun, and educational experiences.
• Lead and supervise a team of childcare professionals.
• Develop and implement age-appropriate activities and programs.
• Ensure adherence to health, safety, and child protection protocols.
• Manage budget including purchasing supplies and equipment.
• Maintain records such as attendance, emergency contacts, and incidents.
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and children.
• Collaborate with other departments for family-friendly experiences.
• Conduct regular staff training to maintain high service standards.
• Monitor program effectiveness and implement improvements.
• Keep the Kids Club area clean, organized, and well-maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Creativity

Child development knowledge

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Patience and empathy

Flexibility

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Recreation Management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Childcare management software

Job description

Responsibilities

• We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Kids Club Manager to join our team at Rixos Bab Al Bahr As the Kids Club Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of our children s recreational facility ensuring a safe fun and educational environment for our young guests
• Lead and supervise a team of childcare professionals fostering a positive and collaborative work environment
• Develop and implement engaging age-appropriate activities and programs for children
• Ensure strict adherence to all health safety and child protection protocols
• Manage the Kids Club budget including purchasing supplies and equipment
• Maintain accurate records including attendance emergency contact information and incident reports
• Provide exceptional customer service to parents and children addressing inquiries and concerns promptly and professionally
• Collaborate with other departments to create integrated family-friendly experiences and promotions
• Conduct regular staff training sessions to enhance skills and maintain high-quality service standards
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of programs making improvements as necessary
• Ensure the Kids Club area is clean organized and well-maintained at all times

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Recreation Management, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in childcare, education, or recreational settings, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications required
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with children, parents, and staff
• Creativity and enthusiasm in planning and implementing children's activities
• Demonstrated ability to manage groups of children effectively
• In-depth knowledge of child development principles and best practices in childcare
• Familiarity with local child protection laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and childcare management software
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine passion for working with children