Now Hiring – Preschool Director
Sun Country Sports Center® is accepting applications for Director of Sunny’s Pre-School. Sun Country is a youth sports and fitness center with instructional activities like gymnastics, rock climbing, swimming, and dance. Our childcare programs are licensed with Florida Department of Children and Families and accredited through Council on Accreditation.
Job Description
- Position Title: Pre-School Department Leader (please select this position on your application)
- Department: Pre-School
- Reports to: Directors of Operations
- Position Level: Full Time Manager
- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
General Summary
Sunny’s Pre-School is a licensed and accredited pre-school that serves children ages 2 ½ – 5, with low student-teacher ratios and a focus on physical activity. This small (approx. 24 kids) program provides a nurturing and developmentally appropriate atmosphere where kids learn, grow, and prepare for kindergarten. The program has its own dedicated space within our 40,000 square foot facility and participants also have access to all the great activities Sun Country is known for, like gymnastics, rock climbing, Ninja Zone, playground and so much more!
The Pre-School Department Leader oversees all operations of Sunny’s Pre-School, including lesson plans, parent communication, growth of the program and supervision of the teachers. Full-time schedule Monday – Friday.
Essential Job Functions
- Implements developmentally appropriate lessons plans
- Provides for the safety of every student
- Manages all aspects of the program and staff
- Communicates clearly with customers and employees via email, phone & in person
- Maintains current filing systems
- Maintains compliance standards
- Performs other duties as assigned by Directors of Operations
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate fundamentals for preschool-age children
- Knowledge basic management principles necessary to supervise a small staff
- Knowledge of basic regulations for DCF compliance
- Skill in speaking, reading comprehension and active listening in the English language
- Skill in complex problem solving, evaluation of options and implementation of solutions
- Skill in operating basic office and technological equipment and software, including email, spreadsheets and word processing
- Ability to work independently toward personal and organizational goals
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to complete multiple tasks at once
- Ability to organize daily activities and to work as a team player
Education, Experience and Certification
Required:
- High School Diploma
- Level 2 fingerprint background screening (within 2 weeks of hire)
- CPR / 1st Aid / AED certification (within 30 days of hire)
Preferred:
- Completion of Initial 40 Hours DCF Training
- DCF CDA or Director Credential
Physical Requirements
- Seeing: Must be able to see well enough to read from a computer screen and perform essential duties as outlined above
- Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with students and employees in a loud gym setting
- Hand Function: Must be able to write, type and perform essential duties as outlined above
- Stooping/Kneeling: Must be able to stoop or kneel repeatedly throughout the day to interact with children on their level
- Standing/Walking: Must be able to move about the facility and walk at a fast pace for up to 1 minute over varying levels of gym flooring in an emergency
- Climbing: Must be able to climb a step-stool to gather supplies as needed
- Lifting: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
Working Conditions
Normal working conditions absent extreme factors. Our multi-sport facility is a fast-pace, dynamic work environment. Sun Country is open 7 days per week, excluding major holidays, and provides customer service anytime business is open.
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed, but are not to be seen as a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Also, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
Benefits for Full Time Managers
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays, jury duty and bereavement
- SIMPLE IRA Retirement plan with matching contributions
- Profit sharing bonus for participation in BOA
- Florida Blue Health Insurance
- Comprehensive Wellness Benefits with Direct Primary Care and Employee Assistance Program
- Paid training, continuing education and certifications
- Sam’s Club membership
Culture and Values
Sun Country Sports Center® has been a family-owned Gainesville area business for over thirty years. We are a multi-program family and youth sports center whose mission is for every person to feel better about themselves when they walk out of our doors than they do when they walk in. Our core values are safety, caring, sports and community.
Application Instructions
Sun Country is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement, and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.
Click here to apply. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the application process to accommodate those candidates with disabilities. Candidates without computer access may apply in person at our main office, where a computer will be provided.
Compensation: $17 – $24 per hour based on education and related experience
Remote Available: No
Job Location: 333 SW 140th TER, Jonesville, FL 32669
Click here to learn more about the Sunny’s Pre-School program