Village Kids Director

VILLAGE HEALTH CLUBS & SPAS; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Village Health Clubs & Spas in Scottsdale is seeking a Village Kids Youth Services Director to lead all childcare programs, including Nursery, Kids Club, and youth camps. You will develop monthly activity schedules, manage staffing, and contribute to club events with a focus on safety and exceptional service.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field, supervisory experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in early childhood education, teaching, or childcare.
• Two years’ experience in a childcare environment.
• Two years of college with focus in early childhood education, teaching, childcare or related field.
• One year of supervisory or management experience.
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kids programming.
• Develop and implement extracurricular activities for children.
• Develop monthly activity/programs schedule.
• Plan, develop and execute birthday parties.
• Develop and manage department operating budget.
• Attract and retain members by delivering excellent customer service.
• Supervise, recruit, hire, schedule and train staff.
• Participate in club events and manager on duty responsibilities.

Job description

The Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where health, wellness, and community come together. We believe in creating an environment that supports healthy living and encourages a positive work-life balance. Our clubs offer a fun, energetic atmosphere where employees can share their passion for health and fitness while making a difference in the lives of our members.Our beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming are just part of what makes the Village special. What truly sets us apart is our people. Our teams are made up of positive, friendly, and passionate individuals who support one another and work together to create a welcoming, inclusive experience for everyone who walks through our doors.Our culture statement gets right to the point: “As one we have fun and get it done!”If you’re looking for a workplace where you can grow, connect with others, have fun, and be part of something meaningful, we invite you to join our team and experience the Village Way for yourself.Job SummaryThe Village Kids Youth Services Director is responsible for all aspects of the Club’s childcare services, to include Nursery, Kid’s Club and other Youth Camps and Programs as assigned.Summary Of Essential FunctionsResponsible for all kids programming.Develops and implements all extracurricular activities for children.Develops monthly activity / programs schedule.Plans, develops and executes all birthday parties.Develops and manages department operating budget.Attract and Retain members by consistently providing excellent customer service.Approachable management style which includes supervising and managing staff members. Planning, assigning and directing work/projects. Appraising employee performance. tracking annual individual and team goals. Responsible for recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training staff.Prepare and manage departmental budget.Place high emphasis on the importance of the social element of the club. This includes participation in the and execution of club events, as needed, such as Parent’s Night Out, Jazz by the Pool and Casino Night.Participates in the Manager on Duty System, Summer Camp and Exercade (this is for selected Management areas).Perform other duties as assigned.Knowledge/Skills RequiredBachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in early childhood education, teaching or childcare .Two years’ experience in a childcare environment.Two years of college with a focus in early childhood education, teaching, childcare or related field.One year of Supervisory or Management experience.Experience with developing programs for the youth.Desire to work in busy, high energy environment.Outstanding communication and customer service skills.Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required.Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is needed.Ability to effectively delegate.Strong team building skills. Including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team.Committed to learning, personal growth, and continual process improvement.Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic.Demonstrate initiative to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound judgment.Willing to \"roll-up\" sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business.Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and Outlook.Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.Required AbilitiesPhysical ActivityThis position requires standing, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and kneeling to care for children. Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involves activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers and children accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication.Physical RequirementSitting some of the time. Walking and standing are required often. Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including children. In addition, may involve physical movement related to childcare activities, membership events and programs.Visual RequirementThis position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as supervising children, crafts, organizing activities, and creating fun!Working ConditionsTypical work in a childcare environment and interacting with children and members for indoor /outdoor activities and some sedentary office administrative work.