Child Care Team Lead — Lead Engaging, Safe KidCare

Vasa Fitness co; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay: $16.95/hr

Split shift hours

Free KidCare for kids

Two gym memberships

401(k) & EAP

Paid time off & benefits

Job summary

VASA Fitness in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Child Care Team Lead to guide the club's KidCare program, build a high-performing child care team, and ensure safe, engaging care during every visit. This role includes managing a split-shift schedule from 8:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:00pm.

You will coach staff, maintain safety standards, recruit and train caregivers, and create age-appropriate programming so families feel welcome and can focus on their workouts with confidence.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading or supporting teams in child care, education, youth programs, or related environments.
• Experience 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 background checks, safety scans, and child care regulation to ensure safety.
• Ensuring KidCare playbooks, safety standards, and procedures are followed.
• Creating age-appropriate programming to keep children engaged and excited to return.
• Supporting families by providing a trusted, welcoming environment daily.

Skills

Team Leadership

Child Care

Communication

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Staff Coaching

Job description

VASA Fitness in Lafayette, CO is seeking a Child Care Team Lead to guide the club's KidCare program, build a high-performing child care team, and ensure safe, engaging care during every visit. This role includes managing a split-shift schedule from 8:00am–12:00pm and 4:00pm–8:00pm.

You will coach staff, maintain safety standards, recruit and train caregivers, and create age-appropriate programming so families feel welcome and can focus on their workouts with confidence.