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Kidtown Associate - Weekend AM

Midtown Athletic Clubs · Deerfield, IL

Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

This role needs consistent weekend morning availability. How reliable can you be on Saturdays and Sundays?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to weekend mornings every week, since that is the main requirement of this shift.

Tell me about your experience working with children in an educational setting. What ages did you work with?

What they are checking: Whether they have the two years of educationally supportive experience the posting requires.

How do you build a relationship with families you see every weekend?

What they are checking: Whether they understand that trust with parents keeps families using the club's childcare.

Tell me about a time you took ownership of something at work without being asked.

What they are checking: Whether they take initiative and lead with confidence, which the posting asks of every associate.

What would you do

A parent drops off an 8-week-old who won't stop crying. How do you comfort the baby while watching the other kids?

What they are checking: Whether they can care for infants without losing sight of the rest of the room.

A child is hitting other children and won't listen. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can redirect behavior calmly and keep everyone safe without harsh discipline.

How would you tell a parent their child had a hard morning without making them feel judged?

What they are checking: Whether they can share both good and bad behavior at pick-up in a warm and honest way.

A child gets a small cut on the playground equipment. Walk me through what you do.

What they are checking: Whether they know basic first aid steps and will document and report even minor injuries.

About the work

What would a fun, active morning look like for a group of five-year-olds in KidTown?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan movement-based activities like games, crafts and story time that keep kids engaged.

How do you keep the KidTown space clean during a busy weekend morning?

What they are checking: Whether they treat cleaning and germ control as an ongoing part of care, not an end-of-shift chore.

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The full job description

As published by Midtown Athletic Clubs.

Midtown is searching for a KidTown/Child Care Associate to join our world-class team. The starting hourly rate is $15.50. 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 • Must have consistent weekend availability. • Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 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.

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