The Lead Childminder plays a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children aged 3 months to 12 years within our fitness facility. This role ensures the childminding team is well-trained, schedules are efficiently managed, and that all activities align with Fitness World’s policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, creativity, and a passion for child development.
Responsibilities
Team Leadership:
Develop and maintain a monthly schedule for the childminding team to ensure adequate staffing and smooth daily operations.
Monitor team performance to ensure adherence to Fitness World’s policies and procedures.
Onboarding and Training:
Lead the onboarding process for new team members, ensuring proper training on safety protocols, company policies, and child engagement techniques.
Provide ongoing coaching and support to enhance team member skills and performance.
Child Engagement and Programming:
Design and implement engaging and age-appropriate activities, games, and programs for children ranging from 3 months to 12 years.
Update and rotate activity plans monthly to ensure variety and interest.
Collaborate with parents and guardians to address individual child needs and preferences.
Facility and Equipment Management:
Ensure the childminding room is equipped with the necessary tools, supplies, and materials for daily activities and games.
Conduct regular inspections of toys, equipment, and supplies to ensure they are safe, clean, and in good condition.
Coordinate the procurement of additional resources as needed.
Safety and Compliance:
Uphold a safe and secure environment by monitoring children’s activities and maintaining proper child-to-staff ratios.
Ensure all team members follow health, safety, and emergency procedures.
Document and report incidents or injuries according to Fitness World’s guidelines.
Following Fitness World Daily and Weekly cleaning schedule.
Communication and Collaboration:
Partner with the Operations Manager to identify opportunities for improvement and implement enhancements to the program.
Participate in regular team meetings to align goals, expectations, and updates.
Our Values:
Passionate: We put our all into everything we do & empower each other to be our best selves every day.
Inclusive: We welcome everyone to be part of our world & pride ourselves in being a community for all.
Fun: We laugh, smile, & enthusiastically have a good time, all the time.
Community: We work, sweat & give back together, creating connected communities inside & out
Our Perks:
Group benefits (dental, extended health & travel)
Complimentary Membership for You and One Other
Discounted personal training, supplements and retail clothing
Develop a career path and highly transferable skills
Education & Experience
Effective communication, interpersonal skills
Has an exceptional work ethic
Motivated self-starter and team player
Professional, punctual and organized
About Fitness World: Fitness World Canada opened our doors in August 2020, establishing ourselves as a health, fitness and wellness community for everyone! Our high value low-cost health communities are making a difference for all fitness enthusiasts, no matter their goal. Fitness World has been a community trademark since 1959. While it’s changed hands over the years, we continue to provide best in class health and fitness facilities and services.
