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The Nook Kids Captain assists in the responsibility for the event operations of Youth Programming at Spooky Nook Sports. The Nook Kids Captain is responsible for following and implementing lesson plans & activities, assuring the safety and supervision of Nook Days Off, Nook Kids Nights, as well as potentially assisting in Birthday Parties, while having an upbeat & engaging manner.

Benefits

Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.

As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:

• Free individual membership to our massive 80,000+ sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price).
• 1.5x your hourly rate of pay for holiday hours worked
• 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate
• 35% off all Nook apparel
• Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
• Discounts at Nook local restaurants and businesses.

Essential Job Functions

• Following and implementing lessons plans and activities
• Assuring the safety and supervision of various events and activities
• Assisting in Birthday Parties
• Creating a positive and welcoming environment for parents and children
• Weekend availability
• Evening availability

Basic Qualifications

• Previous experience in recreation, childcare, or education
• 16 years of age or older
• Dependable transportation to and from work
• Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
• Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodation as necessary.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Authorized to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Current CPR/First Aid Certification
• Prior experience working with children and/or in coordinating/planning/executing birthday parties is a plus.
• Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
• Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on Company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services
• Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor
• Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
• Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
• Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
• Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate
• Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
• Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Integrity to safeguard confidential information
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics
• Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
• Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision

Working Conditions

• Work environment: Upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds.
• Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• Lifting requirements: The team member will be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 10 lbs regularly, and up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically moderate to loud.