Child Care Team Lead

vasafitnessexternalcareers; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay: $16.95/hr

Split-Shift Schedule

KidCare perk: free for your child

Job summary

VASA Fitness in Waukegan, IL is seeking a dedicated Child Care Team Lead to guide the club's KidCare program and develop a high-performing team. You will ensure safe, fun, age-appropriate care during every visit, enabling members to focus on their workouts.

You will travel to a different market for training, gain club experience, and help launch our new location with strong safety standards and engaging family experiences.

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

• 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.

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 are opening a brand-new club—and we’re building the team now. Training begins in October! This is a unique opportunity to train together, grow together, and help shape the culture from day one.

You’ll travel to another market for training at an established club—learning the role, building connections, and bringing that experience back to launch your new location.

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 $16.95 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!

2650 Belvidere Rd, Waukegan, IL 60085