Kidtown Associate

Midtown Athletic Clubs

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Palatine, IL Until 9/15/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 17, 2026 Last posted July 17, 2026
Job description

Midtown is searching for a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our world-class team.

Compensation for this role is $15-$17 depending on experience.

As an integral part of the childcare team, our KidTown Associates inspire even our youngest members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

  • Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting

  • Leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games

  • Communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up

  • Creating relationships with our families

  • Keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well-being of staff and children

  • Strategizing with leadership to constantly better KidTown and Varsity Club

Our KidTown Associates:

  • Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment

  • Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 13 years old

  • Take initiative and ownership to a position and lead youth members with confidence and care

  • Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults

  • Have patience and are outgoing and friendly

  • Have high energy levels and can keep children moving in a variety of activities

  • Display a willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and our space

  • Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Willing to stand for long periods of time

  • Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly to attend to child’s needs

  • Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification will be required (Midtown provides this training for Associates)

This 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 operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Assist in providing a safe, engaging environment for children aged 8 weeks to 13 years.

Job title

Kidtown Associate

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Palatine, IL, no remote work allowed

Salary

$0k–$0k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

verbal communicationpatienceoutgoingpositive attitude

Preferred skills

lead activitieschild CPRFirst AidAED

Specializations

movementchild developmenteducationcommunication
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Palatine, IL, USA

On-site City