Additional Information: Show/Hide Position Employment Type: Part-time, year-round.
Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years old
Pay Range: $16.00 - $16.50/hr. depending on experience
Job Summary: The Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) is seeking attentive and caring individuals who enjoy caring for and interacting with young children between 3 months and 6 years of age while their parent/guardian participates in fitness or other activities at the MMAC. Our babysitting attendants perform general caregiving duties to ensure children’s needs are met while their parents/guardians are away. Duties and responsibilities vary depending on the age of the children in their care but may include supervising and tending to children’s needs during free play, reading, playing games or other activities, changing diapers or assisting with toileting, and ensuring their general safety. Previous experience caring for young children is preferred. Additional duties include checking children in and out, cleaning toys and keeping the play area tidy and safe, attending staff training and meetings, reporting safety hazards and/or repair and maintenance concerns, and performing other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.
Hours: Monday – Friday availability from 8:30 - 11:00 AM with scheduled shifts two to three days per week.
Qualifications and Training Expectations:
Previous childcare experience is highly desired, especially with very young children.
Pleasant, attentive, and caring demeanor to provide quality customer service.
Effective communication skills with both children and adults.
A strong sense of safety and problem-solving skills with the capacity to act calmly and effectively in difficult or emergency situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
CPR, AED, First Aid certified or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
Mandated Reporter and other required training will be provided and must be completed within the specified timeframe.
Good physical condition to stand, walk, and sit on the floor, with sufficient strength to lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Work environment is indoors in a temperature-controlled room with fluorescent and/or LED lighting.
Benefits for this position include the following: Individual Annual Membership for the Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) and Individual Seasonal Pool Pass at Paradise Bay Water Park. Five (5) visits to the Lombard Golf Course initially and ten (10) visits after two years of service with the Park District. Recreation Program discounts and 25% off the resident rate for one facility rental (Limit One per year) Opportunity for Safety Awards. Competitive wages and paid training with potential to learn new skills and develop/expand current skills. Opportunity for Safety Awards. Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or other career opportunities.
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