Babysitter/Caregiver TEMPORARY Position 9/16 - 10/2/26

Job Description

Job DescriptionLooking for a short-term job where you can make a difference — and bring your child to work with you? Zoo Health Club Derry is hiring a dependable, energetic, and caring Child Care Attendant to provide coverage while a valued longtime team member is away visiting family out of state.

This is a temporary position from September 16th through October 2nd (Monday through Friday mornings), making it a great fit for a parent looking for short-term work without having to arrange separate childcare. Employees are welcome to bring their own child with them while working, making this an especially convenient opportunity for parents.

If you are good with kids and like a FUN, healthy atmosphere, we want to meet you!

The Child Care Attendant is responsible for helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment, and for interacting with children through active play and structured activities (all materials provided) while parents enjoy their workouts.

Flexible schedule; Days OFF on holidays and snow storms; NO infants or changing diapers; Able to bring your own child to work with you; Minimum age requirement is 18 months for all children in KidsPlace.

Our staff members are treated to a complimentary gym membership to all our clubs!

AVAILABLE SHIFTS:

• Mornings 8am-11am (Monday through Friday)
• Saturdays 8am-11am *optional*
• Opportunity to pick up additional shifts

ABOUT US:Zoo Health Club Derry has many amenities such as 24/7 keycard access, state-of-the-art cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, babysitting, smoothie bar, Blitz45 Functional Training, RunTV cardio, personal training, nutrition coaching, training turf, showers, steam and infrared saunas, tanning and more.

Our work environment includes:

• Growth opportunities
• Wellness programs
• Casual work attire
• Relaxed atmosphere
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Flexible working hours
• Safe work environment
• Lively atmosphere

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Providing high quality care and establishing a respectful relationship with children, their families and visitors
• Having good physical stamina; able to lift children & work at their physical level
• Possess an understanding of how to identify and meet the needs of young children
• Treating children, their families and visitors with dignity, respect & professionalism
• Committed to safeguarding the welfare of toddlers and young children; Supervising the activities of young children at all times
• Maintaining cleanliness of toys, puzzles and surfaces of room
• Managing check-in and check-out lists for all children & parents/guardians
• Communicating needs of KidsPlace supplies to management
• Fields all member complaints and concerns to management
• Assisting front desk staff with greeting and checking in all members and guests
• Assisting front desk staff with answering and directing all incoming phone calls, updating billing
• Performs Opening and/or Closing Procedures for the club
• Maintaining cleanliness of gym - cleaning/organizing
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and stand for long periods of time, when needed
• Maintains professionalism and appearance, when not assisting members/children; avoids eating, sitting, reading, Internet surfing, or any other activities that are not work-related
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be highly motivated and energetic
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask
• Must be a team player, willing to cover or trade shifts when necessary

REQUIRED EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Must have experience in childcare/ babysitting
• Must have clean background check
• CPR, First Aid, and AED will be provided if not already certified
• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Experience in a health club or the hospitality industry (Preferred)

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)