Childcare Attendant- Paradise Valley

Job Description

Job Description

Childcare Attendant

Join the Mountainside Fitness Team

About the Role

We're looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dependable individual with a genuine love for children to join our childcare team at Mountainside Fitness — an upscale health club where families feel at home. As a Childcare Attendant, you'll be a trusted presence for parents and a friendly face for kids, helping create a safe and enjoyable experience every visit.

Why Mountainside Fitness?

We invest in our people. Here's what you can expect as part of the Mountainside family:

● Complimentary gym membership plus deep personal training discounts

● Onsite childcare — bring your own kids to work with you

● Consistent schedules that stay the same week to week — no surprises

● Flexible pay for hourly employees — access your earnings when you need them

● Real growth opportunities — 100% of our General Managers were promoted from within

Key Responsibilities

Child & Member Engagement

▪ Warmly greet all Members and their children upon arrival and departure

▪ Introduce yourself to parents and children, learn each child's name, and note any special precautions or needs

▪ Engage actively with children through play, reading, and activities throughout the shift

▪ Provide thorough tours of the childcare room to prospective Members

▪ Greet all Members consistently with a friendly, sincere smile

Check-In & Safety

▪ Ensure all parents check children in upon arrival and out upon departure — no exceptions

▪ Accurately verify Member information against their card, re-filing each card upon completion

▪ Maintain the safety and well-being of all children in the facility as the top priority at all times

▪ Move freely and quickly throughout the childcare area to monitor and respond to children's needs

Records & Administration

▪ Add or update Member information in the computer system as needed, initialing every entry or change — whether in computer notes, Member cards, time sheets, or manager notes

▪ Distribute stickers and maintain supply inventory as part of daily operations

▪ Exemplify the "Mountainside Way" in all interactions and responsibilities

Qualifications & Requirements

Experience & Skills

▪ Prior childcare experience required, with a solid understanding of related job duties

▪ Strong communication skills with children, parents, co-workers, and management

▪ Ability to problem-solve quickly and work calmly and effectively under pressure

▪ Responsible, dependable, and professional work habits

▪ Natural warmth, patience, and genuine enthusiasm for working with children

Physical Requirements

▪ Must be 16 years of age or older

▪ Ability to lift a minimum of 30 lbs., including assisting children as needed

▪ Physical ability to bend, stretch, reach, and move throughout the facility freely and quickly

▪ Comfortable sitting on the floor and engaging in active play

Requirements Upon Hire

▪ CPR Certification required within 30 days of start date — sponsored by Mountainside Fitness at no cost to you

▪ Successful completion of pre-employment drug screening

▪ Successful completion of the Mountainside Fitness Training Program within 30 days of starting

Love kids and love fitness? Apply today and make a difference in our community every day.

Mountainside Fitness is the largest locally owned health club chain in Arizona. With 22 fitness centers, over 100,000 active members, and 1,900 employees.

Company Description

Mountainside Fitness is the largest locally owned health club chain in Arizona. With 22 fitness centers, over 100,000 active members, and 1,900 employees.