Child Watch Shift Lead

Springfield, VT - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Child Watch Shift Lead

Flagship - Springfield VA

Part-Time

About us:

The St. James is a premier sports wellness and entertainment brand empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield VA offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues elite training spaces recovery amenities and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield VA and Bethesda MD providing signature group classes customized performance training recovery and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun lifestyle events and sporting experiences The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.

Our People & Culture:

At The St. James we are in the business of human development.Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiencesexperiences that engage inspire and delightdepends on our ability to recruit retain and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence who are proactive and action-oriented and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth we want you to be part of our team.

Job description:

As a Laugh Learn and Play Child Watch Shift Lead you will help create a safe fun and engaging environment where children can learn socialize and explore through age-appropriate activitieswhile their parents enjoy the amenities of our facility.

In this role youll support the Child Watch Manager and take the lead when the manager is not present. You should have a solid understanding of child development and behavior management along with the ability to plan and lead creative developmentally appropriate activities.

Strong communication skills are essential as youll interact regularly with both families and team members. Maintaining a clean safe and welcoming space is a top priority.

Schedule/Availability:Weekdays and weekends

Rate: $18.00/hour

Key Responsibilities:

Develops coordinates and provides administrative support for the child watch program at The St. James as well as supervises the child watch staff and their functions to ensure quality programs.
Promote a positive environment that fosters fun safety and The St. James values.
Connect with members parents and participants. Provide first contact for email and phone calls.
Answer parents questions and/or concerns about the child watch service
Oversee the child watch programming. Engage the children and ensure they are enjoying their experience.
Orient train evaluate and provide ongoing feedback to all child watch staff and program staff involved with child watch.
Assist in the identification of developmental needs and corrective action plans.
Assist with filling staff vacancies in accordance with established Team & Talent policies.
Follow all safety policies of The St. James and contribute to a work environment that is clean safe and filled with positive energy for all children athletes coaches and families.
Support the safety of all members guests and employees.

Qualifications:

One year of lead employment in childcare setting.
Knowledge of school-age child development and experience.
Knowledge of a variety of age-appropriate activities for children.
The ability to plan organize and implement age-appropriate/developmentally appropriate program activities.
A love for working with children. Sensitivity to the needs of families including adults and children.
Must be patient enthusiastic and relate well with parents and children
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Background check and drug screen required
Knowledgeable of safety training procedures and best practices used throughout the sports and wellness industry.

Get to know us better:

job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.

The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity expression or orientation genetic information national origin age disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

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