Cooperized Kidz Childcare Instructor

Description

The Childcare Attendant (Cooperized Kidz Instructor) is a position in the Cooper Fitness Center's Cooperized Kidz Club, an on-site childcare service available to members and approved guests while they remain on campus for a particular service. The Childcare Attendant / Cooperized Kidz Instructor will provide quality active-based childcare for patrons of the Cooper Fitness Center and Spa, which involves creating a safe, productive, fun, and educational environment for the children.

The philosophy of Cooperized Kidz is to "Play with a Purpose."

Cooper Aerobics has been helping improve the quality and quantity of millions of lives through prevention since 1970. We inspire individuals to make good health a habit to live longer, healthier and more productive lives through our products and services.

• Cooper Clinic's comprehensive physical exam gives patients an in-depth picture of their health and an action plan to improve it.
• Cooper Fitness Center is the fitness center of choice for members that belong to a healthy-living community, not just a gym.
• Cooper Spa helps bring life back in balance through relaxation and renewal services.
• Cooper Hotel & Conference Center provides guests easy access to all that Cooper Aerobics has to offer.
• Cooper Complete is a pure, potent vitamin and supplement line scientifically proven to improve well-being.
• Cooper Wellness Strategies takes the Cooper philosophies for individuals and transforms them to improve the physical and fiscal health of a company and its workforce.

• Maintains a safe, clean environment for children.
• Cares for and takes responsibility for children present at all times (never leaving them unattended or unsupervised).
• Plans and conducts age-appropriate activities and games for children in line with the provided curriculum.
• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and facilities.
• Follows guidelines and child: caretaker ratios.
• Changes diapers and helps children in the bathroom as needed.
• Promotes physical, emotional, intellectual, and social growth in children.
• Practices exemplary customer service toward children, their parents, members, and fellow teammates.
• Communicates effectively with director/coordinator as needed and through daily logs.
• Books and tracks childcare reservations.
• Collects payment from all patrons.
• Manages child behavior and promotes a positive experience.
• Documents and handles all incidents.
• Greets and updates parents regularly.
• Maintains a positive attitude and adheres to the Cooper mission.
• Follows all Cooper policies and standard operating procedures.
• Attends departmental and company-wide meetings.
• Completes duties on site with consistent, regular, and reliable attendance.
• Fills in for other youth program functions when necessary.
• Fulfills other duties as assigned.

• Must be highly motivated
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent organizational skills
• Computer Skills (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Must physically be able to participate in all duties required.
• Lift 50lb
• Stand, squat, sit, and play
• CPR child certification
• Experience in the childcare industry is required
• 18 years of age with reliable transportation.

Cooper Aerobics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All associates are hired on the basis of merit and their ability to perform a particular