Lead Childminder

Fitness World Canada; Surrey; On-site; CAD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group benefits

Complimentary Membership for You and 1

Discounted personal training

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Fitness World Canada is seeking a Lead Childminder at our South Surrey fitness facility to lead the childminding team, manage schedules and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children aged 3 months to 12 years.

The role emphasizes strong leadership, creativity, and a passion for child development, including onboarding, staff coaching, programming, and collaboration with parents and guardians.

Qualifications

• Lead the childminding team with focus on safety and engagement.
• Onboard new team members with training on safety and policies.
• Develop age-appropriate activities for children aged 3 months to 12 years.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a monthly staffing schedule for the team.
• Lead onboarding and ongoing training on safety protocols and engagement techniques.
• Design and rotate age-appropriate activities for 3 months to 12 years.
• Ensure the childminding room is well stocked and safe at all times.
• Monitor staff compliance with health, safety and emergency procedures.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and participate in regular team meetings.

Skills

Team Leadership

Onboarding & Training

Child Engagement

Safety & Compliance

Job description

South Surrey, BC

CHILDMINDING

Full-time

Jul 21, 2026

Hourly: $19.85

The Lead Childminder plays a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 12 years within our fitness facility. This role ensures the childminding team is well-trained, schedules are efficiently managed, and that all activities align with Fitness World’s policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, creativity, and a passion for child development.

Responsibilities

Team Leadership

• Develop and maintain a monthly schedule for the childminding team to ensure adequate staffing and smooth daily operations.
• Monitor team performance to ensure adherence to Fitness World’s policies and procedures.

Onboarding And Training

• Lead the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring proper training on safety protocols, company policies, and child engagement techniques.
• Provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance team member skills and performance.

Child Engagement And Programming

• Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities, games, and programs for children ranging from 3 months to 12 years.
• Update and rotate activity plans monthly to ensure variety and interest.
• Collaborate with parents and guardians to address individual child needs and preferences.

Facility And Equipment Management

• Ensure the childminding room is equipped with the necessary tools, supplies, and materials for daily activities and games.
• Conduct regular inspections of toys, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe, clean, and in good condition.
• Coordinate the procurement of additional resources as needed.

Safety And Compliance

• Uphold a safe and secure environment by monitoring children’s activities and maintaining proper child-to-staff ratios.
• Ensure all team members follow health, safety, and emergency procedures.
• Document and report incidents or injuries according to Fitness World’s guidelines.
• Following Fitness World Daily and Weekly cleaning schedule.

Communication And Collaboration

• Partner with the Operations Manager to identify opportunities for improvement and implement enhancements to the program.
• Participate in regular team meetings to align goals, expectations, and updates.

Our Values

• Passionate: We put our all into everything we do & empower each other to be our best selves every day.

Inclusive: We welcome everyone to be part of our world & pride ourselves in being a community for all.

• Fun: We laugh, smile, & enthusiastically have a good time, all the time.
• Community: We work, sweat & give back together, creating connected communities inside & out

Our Perks

• Group benefits (dental, extended health & travel)
• Complimentary Membership for You and One Other
• Discounted personal training, supplements and retail clothing
• Develop a career path and highly transferable skills

Education & Experience

• Effective communication, interpersonal skills
• Has an exceptional work ethic
• Motivated self-starter and team player
• Professional, punctual and organized

About Fitness World

Fitness World Canada opened our doors in August 2020, establishing ourselves as a health, fitness and wellness community for everyone! Our high value low-cost health communities are making a difference for all fitness enthusiasts, no matter their goal. Fitness World has been a community trademark since 1959. While it’s changed hands over the years, we continue to provide best in class health and fitness facilities and services.

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