Lead Childminder

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.