Child Watch Attendant (Community Center)

Simplexwellness; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in wellness and fitness services is seeking a Child Watch Attendant to support the community center's mission of promoting healthy living. This entry-level role involves supervising children in a safe and nurturing environment, engaging them in developmentally appropriate activities, and ensuring their emotional and physical needs are met. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills, a passion for working with children, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic setting. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community and fostering a supportive atmosphere for families.

Qualifications

• Certifications in CPR/AED and First Aid required within 30 days of hire.
• Experience with children is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children in a safe, nurturing environment.
• Engage children in developmentally appropriate games and activities.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of play areas.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Child Supervision

Communication

Basic Computer Knowledge

Education

American Red Cross CPR/AED Certification

First Aid Certification

Job description

Child Watch Attendant (Community Center)

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About Simplex Wellness
At Simplex Wellness, our mission is to simplify fitness and wellness, making it an engaging, transformative, and accessible experience for everyone. We specialize in providing innovative solutions, combining turnkey management and staffing services to ensure seamless operations, increased participation, and meaningful engagement for fitness center members and clients alike.

Since 2012, our team has been defined by creativity and innovation. From on-site managers to certified personal trainers and instructors, we take pride in delivering exceptional corporate fitness experiences. Our professionals don't just run fitness centers—they become valued contributors to the corporate and community cultures they serve.

If you're passionate about wellness and eager to make a lasting impact, join us at Simplex Wellness, where we turn challenges into opportunities and create spaces that inspire people to thrive.

About The Role

This position supports the work of the community center, promoting healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct supervision of children ages infant to 12 years old in a group setting, keeping children safe in a nurturing, caring environment. Supports children's holistic development, social experiences, and learning through play while parent or guardian is on the premises.

What you’ll do

• Provides a safe, nurturing environment to each child under their watch.
• Supervises children at all times to ensure their safety while following all procedures, policies, protocols, and guidelines.
• Cultivates positive relationships and maintains effective communication.
• Engages children in developmentally appropriate games and learning activities.
• Provides for the physical needs of children including feeding, distributing snacks/drinks provided by parent, restroom assistance, first aid, CPR and other duties as assigned.
• Provides for the emotional needs of children including soothing distressed children, comforting sick or hurt children, redirecting behavior that does not align with the community center rules and regulations.
• Prepares area for program by ensuring toys, supplies, play areas, storage areas, bathroom area and furniture are safe, clean, sanitized, organized and well maintained.
• Maintains required records.
• Attends mandatory trainings and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee frequently is required to walk, stand, run, kneel, climb and stoop.
• Must be able to sit on the floor and get back up.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• Ability to plan, lead and participate in activities.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

Dress Code

• Community Center issued shirt
• Athletic or casual pants
• Name tag
• Closed toe shoes

Qualifications

• Certifications required within 30 days of hire:
• American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid
• Experience working with children is highly preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem solving skills.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Ability to consistently work scheduled shifts and attend staff meetings.
• Ability to work in a high-paced environment.

The Pay Range For This Role Is

12 - 14 USD per hour (Upper Merion CC)

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Wellness and Fitness Services