Child Care Team Lead: Build a Safe, Engaging KidCare

Vasa Fitness co; South Bend (IN); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $15.50/hr

KidCare free for dependents

Wellness gym memberships

401(k) options

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off & holidays

Job summary

VASA Fitness is opening a brand-new club in South Bend, IN and seeking a Child Care Team Lead to build and lead the KidCare program, ensuring safe, engaging care for children during every visit. You will recruit, train, and coach a high-performing KidCare team, maintain safety standards, and partner with families to support their fitness goals in a welcoming environment.

This on-site role offers a split-shift schedule, paid time off, health benefits, gym memberships, and opportunities to grow

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 regulation 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

VASA Fitness is opening a brand-new club in South Bend, IN and seeking a Child Care Team Lead to build and lead the KidCare program, ensuring safe, engaging care for children during every visit. You will recruit, train, and coach a high-performing KidCare team, maintain safety standards, and partner with families to support their fitness goals in a welcoming environment.

This on-site role offers a split-shift schedule, paid time off, health benefits, gym memberships, and opportunities to grow