The Fitness Equation is looking for a Kidz Gym Associate to fill a Morning Opener Shift, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM. We’re seeking a friendly, dependable, and professional team member to help ensure the safety and well-being of our youth members in the Kidz Gym. Responsibilities • Open the Kidz Gym on time and complete opening responsibilities as directed Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM • Maintain a positive attitude and a focus on the member experience at all times, interacting with the children in a positive and age appropriate manner. • Present a professional and motivating personal appearance to inspire members and encourage their commitment to their own personal health; be a role model. • Promote cleanliness and ensure safe environment of Kidz Gym is appropriately maintained. • Assists and supervises children during all activities. • Works with plans, and prepares materials for classroom activities; Communicates appropriate information to parents; maintains developmental profiles for children. We are an equal opportunity employer. • Organize and participate in recreational and educational activities, such as games, drawing, handicrafts, and reading to children. • Maintain discipline with the children and initiate other measures to control behavior. • Keep security records on individual children ensuring that all children have a registration form on file. • Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in Kidz Gym area. • Support children’s emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and supporting positive self-concepts. • Teaching Super Kidz Ninja Warrior program classes and participation in all other Kidz Gym programs. Qualifications • H.S. diploma or GED minimum. • Current CPR/AED certification, Infant and Child First Aid and CPR certification required. • Excellent communication with children and adults (parent/legal guardian) required. • Ability to make children feel secure and to take initiative and prioritize tasks. • Punctual and a high level of communication well in advance with club management regarding an inability to fulfill obligations for any reason. • B.A. or B.S. in recreation, fitness, business management or related field (preferred). • Prior work experience in a daycare/childcare environment (preferred). • Prior work experience in movement education, childhood-development experience (preferred). TFE offers competitive compensation, benefits, and a FREE membership with employment. As part of TFE’s educational assistance program for ongoing education, TFE agrees to pay educational expenses up to a maximum of $500.00 per staff member per year. This is a fast growing organization with opportunity for advancement based on performance. Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.