Job Title: Babysitter
Location: Crunch Fitness
Reports to: Child Care Director / General Manager
Job Summary:
The Babysitter is responsible for ensuring a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children while their parents or guardians are using the fitness facility. This role involves supervising children, facilitating fun activities, and providing excellent customer service to parents.
Key Responsibilities:
- Welcome children and parents with a friendly attitude
- Ensure secure check-in and check-out of all children
- Monitor children’s safety and well-being at all times
- Engage children in interactive play, games, or age-appropriate crafts
- Calmly handle fussiness, minor disputes, or behavioral concerns
- Follow all parental instructions, including dietary, health, or nap needs
- Keep the child care area clean and sanitized, including toys and play surfaces
- Remove and report any hazards to ensure a safe environment
- Communicate clearly and respectfully with parents/guardians
- Know and follow all company safety policies and procedures
- Assist with child care-related projects or tasks as assigned
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Previous experience caring for children ages 1–12 preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification (Child/Infant) — required or ability to obtain
- Flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
- Ability to remain patient, calm, and positive in a fast-paced environment
Skills & Qualities:
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Excellent attention to safety
- Creative and playful, with a love for working with children
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to multitask and manage a small group of children
Physical Requirements:
- Able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally
- Able to bend, squat, sit on the floor, and stand for extended periods
- Comfortable with light physical activities such as playing or organizing
Perks:
- Free gym membership
- Discounts on family memberships
- Opportunities for advancement in child care or fitness
- Training and development opportunities
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Frequently Asked Questions
Babysitters in Hanover Park typically earn between $12 and $18 per hour, depending on experience and certifications like CPR. Given Crunch Fitness’s family-focused environment, competitive pay aligns with local market rates to attract dependable caregivers.
Hanover Park shows steady demand for childcare professionals, especially near family-centric venues like fitness centers. This makes babysitting roles at Crunch Fitness quite sought after, as parents prefer trusted on-site care while they work out.
Success here requires patience and creativity to keep children engaged in a lively gym setting. Strong communication with parents and adeptness at handling minor behavioral issues smoothly are crucial for maintaining a safe, fun environment.
Yes, babysitters must carefully follow any parental instructions regarding diet or health requirements, ensuring each child's individual needs are met while providing attentive supervision during their stay.
This position combines childcare with a fitness facility atmosphere, meaning babysitters engage children in interactive play while upholding strict safety and sanitation standards unique to a gym environment.
A usual shift involves greeting families, managing secure check-ins, facilitating crafts or games, monitoring safety, and maintaining cleanliness—all while adapting to the dynamic pace of a fitness center.
Absolutely. Crunch Fitness offers training and development aimed at growth within child care or fitness sectors, giving babysitters pathways to supervisory roles or specialized positions within the company.
Babysitters enjoy complimentary gym memberships and discounts on family plans, promoting a healthy lifestyle alongside their work environment, which is a valuable benefit for those passionate about fitness.
Candidates must be at least 18, hold or be willing to obtain CPR/First Aid certification, and have experience with children aged 1–12. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is also important given scheduling demands.
Crunch Fitness values flexible babysitters who can cover evenings and weekends. While the role primarily supports gym hours, some shifts may extend into later hours, accommodating parents' workout schedules.