Child Care Director

Syufy Group; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Benefits package

401K with company match

Complimentary Club membership

Discounts on goods and services

Job summary

Villa Sport is hiring a Kids Club Director in Colorado Springs to lead a high-performance Kids Club, delivering exceptional programs and service while ensuring a safe, well-maintained club environment.

The role requires leadership experience, budgeting, and program development, with certifications in First Aid/CPR and relevant staff management skills. Join a team focused on growth, culture, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in child development and experience in a child care setting.
• First Aid/CPR certification required; knowledge of safety standards.
• Experience directing child care programs and managing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Kids Club department to deliver five-star service and programs.
• Ensure adherence to Villa Sport SOPs and maintain club safety and cleanliness.
• Oversee operational and financial performance within the Kids Club.
• Manage budget, staffing (25+), and program development to meet goals.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Staff management

Customer service

Education

BA in child development

First Aid/CPR certification

Program Director Permit (CA)

Tools

Excel

MS Word

POS systems

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO 80923, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $61,600.00 - $71,500.00 Salary, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: Child Care, Villa Sport offers exciting and fulfilling career opportunities for those who thrive in a fast-paced, energizing environment. Our portfolio includes clubs across multiple states, including California, Texas, Colorado, Idaho, and Oregon. Our resort-style clubs are more than just gyms; they are communities where fitness, family, and fun come together. We are on a mission to create energizing environments where you can thrive and grow with us.

If you're a high-performing, outgoing, service-oriented superstar looking for a chance to make a difference, you've found your home. At Villa Sport, we offer a fantastic work environment, competitive wages, and a 401(k) plan with a company match of up to 4% of your compensation. Ready to join a team that’s going places? Your journey starts here!

POSITION SUMMARY:

As a member of the Villa Sport leadership team, the Kids Club Director helps bring to life a high performance culture that develops, empowers and recognizes great employees and delivers five-star service, exceptional programs, and an immaculately clean, safe club to members and guests. In decisions and actions, the Kids Club Director is guided by Villa Sport’s Values and Behaviors. The Kids Club Director fully executes on all Villa Sport Standard Operating Procedures and takes ownership of the overall operational and financial performance of the Kids Club department. Though guided by the Office of the General Manager, the Kids Club Director is expected to be self-motivated, self-reliant, organized and able to handle concurrent projects and assignments.

JOB LISTING DETAIL

Villa Sport anticipates this job opportunity will close by 12/15/26and we have onepositions(s) to fill in this time. These details may change at any time based on business needs.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INCLUDE:

• $61600 - $71,500 salary, based on relevant experience to the role.
• PTO.
• Benefits package.
• 401K with dollar for dollar match up to 4%.
• Complimentary Club membership.
• Discounts on Club goods and services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 15 Units (at least) of early childhood education and four years of experience in a child care center (ages 5 and up).
• Education must include 3 units of administration or staff relations, and 12 units in child development, child-family and community, and curriculum.
• A Child Development Site Supervisor Permit or Program Director Permit issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing also qualifies.
• BA degree in child development and 1 year preschool teaching experience.
• 4 Years teaching experience with children under 5 years of age.
• Experience directing child care programs.
• Experience managing to a budget.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience managing a staff of over 25 people.
• Experience with State child care licensing and understanding of regulations.
• Understanding of children’s behavior.
• Ability to develop and manage children’s programs.
• Proficient in Excel and MS Word.
• Experience with transactional (POS) systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent customer service skills, energetic, enthusiastic and motivational.
• College degree in related field
• First Aid/CPR certification required prior to hire date.
• Position requires both adult and pediatric First Aid/CPR certification.

For more information about Villa Sport, please visit our website at www.villasport.com.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the Company’s policy to employ, train, promote, transfer, discipline, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and abilities as they relate to the Company’s needs. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partnership status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.