Babysitting Program Manager

SUMMARY

The Babysitting Program Manager oversees the daily operations, staffing, safety, and quality of the JCC of Park Heights’ Babysitting Program. This role ensures that children receive attentive, nurturing care in a clean, organized, and engaging environment. Parents should feel confident in the safety and professionalism of the service while using the facilities of the JCC.

WHAT WILL YOU DO

• Recruit, train, supervise, and schedule babysitting staff
• Maintain a warm, safe, and welcoming environment for children ages [insert age range]
• Ensure adherence to all safety, wellness, and facility policies
• Oversee daily room setup, activity planning, and clean-up procedures
• Communicate with parents in a professional, friendly, and timely manner
• Manage check-in and check-out procedures and maintain accurate attendance records
• Collaborate with program leadership to update policies and procedures to enhance the babysitting experience for staff, parents and children
• Handle minor incidents, concerns, and parent feedback appropriately
• Ensure the room is maintained as a nut-free environment and aligned with JCC standards
• Support administrative tasks, including payroll submissions, staff evaluations, inventory and maintenance needs

WHO YOU ARE

• Prior experience working with children and supervising staff
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Able to multitask and remain calm in a busy environment
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Commitment to creating a safe, supportive, and positive childcare atmosphere

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to spend time sitting and using a computer, sitting with children or on their feet.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• The work environment may be fast paced and requires high energy and interaction with others.
• The workspace may be noisy.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Starting Rate: $20/hour
• Weekly Hours: 15-20 hours/week
• Benefit & Perks: The JCC provides a complimentary membership and discounted program rates to employees who work at least once per week on a consistent, year-round basis.