Child Care Attendant

Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa and Arch Amenities Group, the world's leading spa, fitness and leisure firm, is seeking a Child Care Attendant for a Fitness facility in Herndon, VA.  The Child Care Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians are utilizing on-site services or attending events. The attendant supervises play, ensures children's safety, and promotes positive social interactions in accordance with facility guidelines

Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa - Experience elevated fitness and wellness with 110,000 square feet of fitness, aquatics, tennis, spa and wellness amenities. From state-of-the-art equipment to a large gymnasium to all new locker rooms to a full kid’s club, Worldgate Athletic Club & Spa is amenity rich. Expert personal trainers, group exercise instructors, and spa therapists offer the latest in well-balanced health. Apply today and join our team!

Job Summary:

The Child Care Attendant is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for children while their parents or guardians are utilizing on-site services or attending events. The attendant supervises play, ensures children's safety, and promotes positive social interactions in accordance with facility guidelines.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervision & Safety

• Actively monitor and care for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years (depending on facility policy).
• Maintain a clean, secure, and child-friendly environment.
• Follow all safety protocols and emergency procedures.

Engagement & Interaction

• Organize and lead age-appropriate activities such as games, arts and crafts, story time, and free play.
• Promote a positive and respectful atmosphere among children.
• Provide comfort and basic care for children as needed (e.g., feeding, diapering, conflict resolution).

Parent & Staff Communication

• Greet parents/guardians, manage check-in and check-out procedures.
• Communicate any concerns, behavioral issues, or incidents promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate with supervisors and other staff to support child care program standards.

Facility Support

• Sanitize toys, equipment, and play areas regularly in compliance with health standards.
• Monitor supply inventory and inform supervisor of needs.
• Follow all facility policies, licensing regulations, and COVID-19 safety protocols if applicable.

Qualifications:

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in child care, babysitting, or early childhood education preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire).

Skills & Competencies

• Friendly, patient, and attentive with strong communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple children with varying needs and energy levels.
• Reliable, punctual, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

Essential Function

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Stationary Position -- Sitting or Standing

X

Active Position -- Walking, jogging, running

X

Use of hands/fingers -- Operate, Use, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position, Prepare, activate

X

Climb/Balance -- Stairs, ladders, ropes, equipment, beams

X

Stoop/kneel/crouch or crawl -- Position self, move

X

Talk/hear -- communicate, detect, converse with, discern, convey, express oneself, exchange information

X

See -- Detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, estimate, assess

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or less

X

Carry weight, lift -- Move, transport, position, put, install, remove -- 50 lbs or more

X

Exposure to -- Exposed, work around, chemicals, odors, smells, noise, indoors or outdoors, heat, cool.

X

Disclaimer

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship. Job descriptions typically change over time as requirements and employee skill levels change. Supervisors may revise and/or add duties to reflect these changes. The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

Arch Amenities Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Arch Amenities Group, LLC is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need accommodation at any point during the interview process.