Head Child Activities Assistant

Cherokee-Town-Country-Club-Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Uniform provided

Employee golf on Mondays

Employee recognition opportunities

Employee appreciation events

MARTA discount

Job summary

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Full-Time Head Child Activities Assistant to oversee staff in the Youth Activities program and ensure a safe, engaging environment for children. The role involves scheduling, activity coordination, and parent communication, with duties including snack service and billing tasks.

The successful candidate will have 3+ years in childcare, a high school diploma or GED, and CPR/AED/First Aid certification (or ability to obtain).

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and staff management.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Organized with high attention to detail.
• Ability to connect easily with children and parents.
• Attention to safety and child welfare.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct staff in Youth Activities and scheduling for the childcare center.
• Ensure compliant child-to-staff ratios.
• Create a welcoming environment and communicate with parents.
• Lead activities and coordinate monthly themes and programming.
• Assist with sign-in/out and safety procedures.
• Provide food service during snacks and meals and maintain sanitation.
• Process member billing and submit reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Child/parent rapport

Organized

Education

High school diploma or GED

3+ years childcare experience

CPR/AED/First Aid certification

Job description

Cherokee Town & Country Club in Atlanta, GA is looking to hire a Full-Time Head Child Activities Assistant to provide exceptional childcare and create a safe, fun environment for the children in our Child Activity Center. This position comes with a competitive wage of $20 - $22/hour based on experience.

• free meals while on duty
• free parking
• a work uniform
• employee golf available on most Mondays
• employee recognition opportunities
• employee appreciation events
• a MARTA discount

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A HEAD CHILD ACTIVITIES ASSISTANT

As a Head Child Activities Assistant, you will Manage and direct staff involved in Youth Activities while scheduling reservations for the Club childcare center and ensuring compliant child-to-staff ratios. Create a welcoming and exciting environment for children upon arrival, while also providing comfort and reassurance to those who may be upset after their parents’ departure. Communicate effectively with parents regarding their child’s needs and supervise secure sign-in and sign-out procedures to always maintain safety.

Lead and coordinate engaging activities such as games, arts and crafts, and storytelling, while assisting the Director of Youth Activities with monthly themes and programming. Help resolve conflicts between children, document and report behavioral incidents, and ensure a safe, clean, and organized environment by following facility checklists. Additionally, provide food service during snack and mealtimes while maintaining proper sanitation standards, and accurately process member billing and submit required reports.

SKILLS AND APTITUDE REQUIRED

• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Organized, high attention to detail, and self-motivation.
• Easily connect with children/parents/families.
• Attention to detail and engaged in children’s activities.

EDUCATION AND EXPEREINCE REQUIRED

• 1-2 yrs. Minimum experience in childcare management.
• Highschool diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 3 yrs of experience in childcare.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification or ability to become certified.

WORK SCHEDULE

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 7:30am-2:30pm with occasional Weekends as needed.

ABOUT CHEROKEE TOWN & COUNTRY CLUB

Chartered in 1956, Cherokee Town and Country Club is recognized as one of America's premier private clubs. Our Town Club occupies the famed Grant Estate on West Paces Ferry Road in Buckhead and our Country Club is located near the Chattahoochee River in Sandy Springs. The excellence of our facilities, combined with our commitment to the highest standards in dining and member services, has brought the club an extraordinary number of honors and awards throughout the years.

We are in the "happiness business" and believe in a positive "What can I do? How can I help?" attitude. We "refer to our high expectations for our staff as the "Cherokee Standard". We value our employees for their hard work and dedication. Here at Cherokee Town & Country Club, we are proud of our top-notch working environment supported by a high-quality team management approach that includes competitive wages and awesome perks.

Do you have fantastic communication skills? Are you friendly and courteous? Are you able to easily connect with children, parents, and fellow staff members? Do you have strong attention to detail? Do you enjoy working with kids? If so, you may be perfect for this position!