Kidtown Associate - Weekday PM

Midtown Athletic Club; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary club membership

Discounts on Midtown products

Professional development courses

Health insurance for eligible full‑tim

And more

Job summary

Midtown Athletic Club is seeking a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our childcare team. You will lead activities, foster safe movement, and build strong relationships with families in a lively environment.

The role requires 2+ years of childcare experience, comfort with ages 8 weeks to 15 years, and CPR/First Aid & AED certification (training provided). You will be working afternoons with weekend availability in the Deerfield location.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of childcare experience in an educationally supportive environment.
• Comfortable caring for children from 8 weeks to 15 years old.
• CPR/First Aid & AED certification required (training provided by Midtown).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods.
• Strong verbal communication with children and parents.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities such as arts, crafts, story time and games.
• Foster movement-based, safe and engaging environments.
• Communicate behaviors to parents at pick-up in a constructive way.
• Build positive relationships with families and staff.
• Maintain a clean, germ-free space and assist leadership in program improvement.

Skills

Verbal communication

Energy & engagement

Patience

Childcare experience

Initiative

Education

CPR, First Aid & AED certification

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. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

• Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting
• Must be available weekday afternoons (3PM - 8PM)
• Must have weekend availability
• 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

Our KidTown Associates

• Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment
• Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old
• Take initiative and ownership to 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)

Compensation: The starting hourly rate is $15.50.

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.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Our Company

We work at Midtown to inspire people to transform their lives- and we do our job well. Our members stay longer than any other major athletic club chain in North America because we are committed to providing resort-like environments, personal attention, and strong communities at every one of our clubs. We believe all three of those pillars start with attracting and growing rock star talent at every level of our organization.

Who We Want

We’re looking for people that share our core values: kind individuals who want to win together, see things as the glass half full, are passionate about helping others, and strive to always be better than yesterday.

Associate 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