After-School Club Leader

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago seeks a Part-Time Club48 Team Member to support pre-teens in a fun, interactive space. You will help kids explore, connect, and thrive during after-school and weekend hours in a safe, structured environment.

Join a team that values energy, professionalism, and community, and contribute to memorable experiences for members and their families through engaging activities and responsible supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or pre-teens in recreational, camp, or educational settings.
• Reliable, enthusiastic, and confident in managing small groups.
• Ability to balance structure with freedom for pre-teens.
• Capable of enforcing program rules while keeping the fun.
• Good communication with children and adults.
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain).
• Available for weekday (3-6PM) and/or weekend (12-4PM) shifts.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and check in Club48 participants at The Igloo hub.
• Supervise and facilitate activities in Club48 zones: Game Room, Rooftop, Basketball Court, Yoga Studio.
• Encourage positive peer interactions, teamwork, and creativity.
• Enforce tech-use policies and guide tech-free play after 4:00PM.
• Lead games, group activities, and spontaneous fun for tweens.
• Support behavior expectations and maintain a safe environment.
• Collaborate with counselors and management to plan events.
• Distribute and track Club48 tickets earned through participation.
• Promote healthy choices, including guiding food ordering from 1320 Market.

Skills

Child engagement

Group management

Communication

CPR/First Aid

Reliability

Job description

Why Lakeshore - A Place to Grow, Contribute, and Connect

At Lakeshore Sport & Fitness, we're proud to be Chicago's #1 destination for sport, fitness, and fun- but what truly sets us apart is our people. From our youngest members in childcare to our most competitive athletes, this is a community built on energy, excellence, and connection.

We lead with our values: Professionalism, Quality, Team, Ownership, and Celebration- and we live them daily. Whether it's launching a new kids camp, stepping in to assist a family at the front desk, or cheering on a child at their first game, we show up with care and high standards. Our facilities are impressive, but it's our team culture and commitment to a seamless member experience that make this a truly special place to work and grow.

Our Playbook

Lakeshore is more than a place to work-it's a place to lead, connect, and create memorable moments. Our team members don't just manage programs-they shape experiences and foster community. We take pride in the details, jump in where needed, and believe that when we show up with heart, everyone wins.

Your Game Plan - Club48 Team Member

As a Part-Time Club48 Team Member you'll play a vital role in supporting our mission to provide pre-teens with a fun, interactive space where they can explore, connect, and thrive.

Time Commitment:

5-10 hours per week, flexible on days.

Your Role on the Team

• Welcoming and checking in Club48 participants at "The Igloo" hub
• Supervising and facilitating activities in multiple Club48 zones (Game Room, Rooftop, Basketball Court, Yoga Studio)
• Encouraging positive peer interactions, teamwork, and creativity
• Enforcing tech-use policies and guiding kids through tech-free play after 4:00PM
• Leading games, group activities, and spontaneous fun that keeps tweens engaged
• Supporting behavior expectations and maintaining a safe, respectful environment
• Collaborating with fellow counselors and management to plan special events
• Distributing and tracking Club48 tickets earned through participation
• Promoting healthy choices, including guiding kids through food ordering from 1320 Market

What You Bring - Your Strengths

• You have experience working with children or pre-teens in a recreational, camp, or educational setting
• You're reliable, enthusiastic, and confident managing small groups
• You understand the balance of structure and freedom that pre-teens need
• You're comfortable enforcing program rules while still having fun
• Communicate well with both children and adults
• CPR/First Aid certification is a plus (or willingness to obtain it upon hire)
• Available for weekday (3-6PM) and/or weekend (12-4PM) shifts