Kidtown Associate

Midtown Athletic Club; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,377 - 27,598; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on Midtown products and serV

Access to hundreds of free courses for

Health insurance for eligible full‑to

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club in Chicago is seeking a KidTown/Child Care Associate to support movement-based activities and safe, engaging care for children. You will interact with families, lead activities, and help maintain a clean, safe space while promoting community and activity.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of childcare experience, can lift up to 50 lbs, and hold CPR/First Aid & AED certification; expect a high-energy, people-loving environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment.
• Comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old.
• Take initiative and ownership of a position and lead youth members with confidence and care.
• Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults.
• Have patience and are outgoing and friendly.
• Have high energy levels and can keep children moving in a variety of activities.
• Display a willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and our space.
• Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Willing to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly to attend to child’s needs.
• Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification will be required (Midtown provides this training for Associates).

Responsibilities

• Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting.
• Leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games.
• Communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick‑up.
• Creating relationships with our families.
• Keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well‑being of staff and children.
• Strategizing with leadership to constantly better KidTown and Varsity Club.

Skills

Childcare experience

Communication skills

Energetic

Patience

Leadership

Job description

Midtown is searching for a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our world-class team.

As an integral part of the childcare team, our KidTown Associates inspire even our youngest members through movement, community, and personal attention.

Responsibilities

• Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting
• Leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games
• Communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick‑up
• Creating relationships with our families
• Keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well‑being of staff and children
• Strategizing with leadership to constantly better KidTown and Varsity Club

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
• Comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old
• Take initiative and ownership of a position and lead youth members with confidence and care
• Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults
• Have patience and are outgoing and friendly
• Have high energy levels and can keep children moving in a variety of activities
• Display a willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and our space
• Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Willing to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly to attend to child’s needs
• Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification will be required (Midtown provides this training for Associates)

Candidate Profile

• Kind individuals who want to win together
• See things as the glass half full
• Passionate about helping others
• Strive to always be better than yesterday

Compensation

Compensation: $17.05 per hour

Benefits

• Complimentary club membership
• Discounts on Midtown products and services
• Access to hundreds of free courses for professional development
• Health insurance for eligible full‑time associates (30+ hours a week)
• And more

Midtown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.