Child Care Team Lead

vasafitnessexternalcareers; Menasha (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Split-Shift Schedule

KidCare for free

Two gym memberships

401(k) options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Job summary

VASA Fitness in Menasha, WI is seeking a Child Care Team Lead to head the club's KidCare program, recruit and train a high-performing team, and ensure safe, engaging childcare during visits. You'll coach staff, uphold safety standards, and create a welcoming environment that allows members to focus on their workouts with confidence, knowing their children are well cared for and happy.

This role requires strong leadership and communication to manage busy times while maintaining compliance with

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading or supporting teams in child care, education, youth programs, or related environments.
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring others in a people-focused environment.
• Experience working with children in a structured, safety-focused setting.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive, engaging leadership style with a passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Lead the club's KidCare program and build a high-performing child care team.
• Coach staff, maintain safety standards, and create a positive experience for families.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and engaging childcare environment during every visit.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Child care experience

Communication

Organization

Leadership

Job description

At VASA Fitness, we're more than a gym--we're a community built on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. We create UPLIFTing experiences for everyone through inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. VASA is a place where lives are changed through authentic connections, growth, and support--for both members and team members.

We're looking for a Child Care Team Lead who is passionate about working with children, energized by leadership, and committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for families.

HOW YOU WILL CHANGE LIVES

The Child Care Team Lead (CCTL) is the leader of the club's KidCare program. You'll build and develop a high-performing child care team while ensuring every child receives safe, fun, and age-appropriate care during every visit.

Your leadership allows parents to focus on their fitness with confidence, knowing their children are supported in a clean, engaging, and well-run environment. By coaching your team, maintaining safety standards, and creating a positive experience for families, you'll help make VASA a place members trust and return to.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

When you join VASA, you'll find more than a job--you'll find a place to belong. Our leaders believe in our mission, have high standards, and give energy to others every day.

• Compensation: Base rate of $XX per hour
• Split-Shift Schedule: This role works a consistent split shift from 8:00am--12:00pm and 4:00pm--8:00pm, with a break in the middle of the day
• KidCare perk: Your children can attend KidCare for free while you work
• Wellness is a priority! All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships-one for you and one to share
• All employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) options, and the Employee Assistance Program -- FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• 40 hours/week: Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision benefits, Paid Parental Leave, & Paid Holidays

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of experience leading or supporting teams in child care, education, youth programs, or related environments

• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring others in a people-focused environment

• Experience working with children in a structured, safety-focused setting
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, engaging leadership style with a passion for helping others

WHAT DOES SUCCESS LOOK LIKE?

• Recruiting, training, and developing a reliable, high-performing KidCare team
• Delivering a consistently safe, clean, and engaging child care experience
• Maintaining compliance with all required background checks, safety scans, and child care regulations to ensure a safe environment for every child
• Ensuring KidCare playbooks, safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
• Creating age-appropriate programming that keeps children engaged and excited to return
• Supporting families by providing a trusted, welcoming environment every day

We are proud to be a 'Great Place to Work' certified company!

Location:1700 South Appleton Road, Menasha, Wisconsin 54952