Childcare Provider

edgefitness; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Edge Fitness, LLC is seeking a part-time Edge Kids Coach to energize and guide children from 12 weeks to 12 years in our dynamic Edge Kids program. You will help create a fun, active atmosphere while prioritizing safety and positive experiences for families.

Responsibilities include welcoming families, facilitating age-appropriate activities, and keeping spaces clean and safe. Certifications like CPR/First Aid are a plus and training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience and passion for working with kids and families.
• Ability to engage children in age-appropriate activities with safety in mind.
• Willing to work flexible evenings and weekends and maintain high energy.

Responsibilities

• Greet parents and check in children to Edge Kids in a friendly manner.
• Engage and instruct children in games and activities according to the program.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized activity space.
• Adhere to Edge Kids policies and contribute to a positive club atmosphere.

Skills

Energetic

Kid-friendly

Customer service

Positive attitude

Team player

Flexible hours

Tools

CRP certification

First Aid certification

EpiPen certified

Job description

Do you like kids? Do you like high energy activities? Then you'll love being an Edge Kid's Coach!

Our Edge Kids Programming along with Coach's attention, enthusiasm and creativity sets the Edge apart. Edge Kids provides an active, upbeat and motivating atmosphere where Fitness Meets Fun!

What we expect from you...

• Move, Groove and play with children aged 12 weeks -12 years utilizing our exciting Edge Kids program of activities.
• Provide outstanding member experience and customer service
• Smiling is your favorite! And you like to make others smile as well

You'll fit in here if...

• You enjoy being a goofball and love giving high-5's
• Kids really like you, and their parents do too!
• You exhibit high energy and a great attitude.
• You work hard, play hard! You love to have fun, but know when there's work to do
• You are looking to make a difference in kid's lives

You will think your job is awesome because...

• Kids will walk out of Edge Kids more confident than when they walked in
• We take fun pretty seriously, but we also take the role you play in a child's life seriously too
• This may not be your career, but we are going to train you like it is
• You'll get your steps in and close all your activity rings while you have fun with the kids.
• We offer a flexible schedule to fit in with your life

General Club Responsibilities

• Support and articulate Edge Kids mission
• Adhere to Edge Kids Policies and Procedures
• Greet parents and check in children to Edge Kids in a professional and friendly manner
• Be energetic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Engage and instruct children in age appropriate games and activities according to provided program of activities.
• Support fellow staff in all areas of the Edge Fitness Clubs
• Demonstrate a positive attitude
• Be comfortable with children ages 12 weeks through 12 years
• Keep room neat, clean and sanitary

Key Qualifications:

• Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends.
• Demonstrates a "roll up the sleeves" mentality
• Must have a passion for working with kids
• Positive and enthusiastic
• Committed to training and ongoing personal development
• Can demonstrate excellent class management skills
• Must have a good work ethic; be reliable, on time and dependable

Education & Experience:

• Experience in youth programming/activities desired
• Experience in exercise science and/or fitness desired
• Experience in working with children required

Certifications:

• CRP certified a plus
• First Aid certified a plus
• Epi Pen certified a plus

Competencies:

Accountability

Takes responsibility for all work activities and personal actions; follows through on commitments; implements decisions that have been agreed upon; maintains confidentiality with sensitive information; acknowledges and learns from mistakes without blaming others; recognizes the impact of one's behavior on others.

Safety

Places high value on workplace safety of self and others; maintains a clean environment. Identifies potential hazards and pursues corrective actions; follows established safety policies and procedures.

Communication Skills

Conveys information accurately, concisely and compellingly to a variety of audiences and adapts communication methods based on situation.

Teamwork

Actively participates and fosters an environment that sustains a collaborative approach to working with others.

Decision Making

Identifies and understands issues, problems and opportunities; compares data from different sources to draw conclusions; uses effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; takes action that is consistent with available facts, constraints and probable consequences. The ability to make decisions and solve problems involving varied levels of complexity, ambiguity, and risk.

Conflict Management

Prevents, manages, and/or resolves conflict.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, balancing
• Aerobic activity
• Ability to stand and freely move for 4+ hours
• High energy
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Work Environment

This job operates in child care environment in a health club and occasion office work is necessary. The position will interact with children, Edge coaches and supervisors and members on a daily.

Travel

There is very little travel in this position. The employee may be asked to travel local infrequently to other clubs or to corporate for meetings.

Position type & expected hours of work

This is a part time nonexempt position with varied hours based on the needs of the business. Occasional evening, weekend and split shift work will be required as job duties demand.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibilities and reports to the Supervisor of the room.

JOIN OUR TEAM AND MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE KIDS AND THEIR FAMILIES!

Edge Fitness, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.

The above statements are intended to describe the general activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Please note these statements are not an exhaustive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities. Duties, Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.