Childcare Lead: Create Engaging, Safe Play

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary Family Membership

Complimentary Child Care for Staff

Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long

Term Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K

Employee Financial Relief Program

Daily Discounted Employee Meal Program

Winter and Summer Team Member Celebrat

Entrepreneurial and collaborative team

50% off club services

Free Parking

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Childcare Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of our childcare spaces, including the baby room, play room, and playground. This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who loves guiding a team and creating a welcoming, safe environment for children and their families.

You will supervise children from newborn through about 10 years old, design age-appropriate activities, support family programming, and coach staff to deliver

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working with children.
• Experience with a range of ages from newborns to elementary-aged children.
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to create and maintain structured activity schedules.
• CPR/First Aid certification and ability to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the childcare area, including the baby room, play room, and playground.
• Support events such as Parents Night Out, Family Game Nights and private events.
• Supervise children from newborn to around 10 years old with attentive care.
• Create consistent age-appropriate activities and maintain a safe environment.
• Train and support childcare team members and maintain routines and safety standards.
• Communicate with parents about their children's experiences and needs.

Skills

Childcare experience

Infant to school-age

CPR/First Aid

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago is seeking a dedicated Childcare Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of our childcare spaces, including the baby room, play room, and playground. This is a full-time, salaried position for someone who loves guiding a team and creating a welcoming, safe environment for children and their families.

You will supervise children from newborn through about 10 years old, design age-appropriate activities, support family programming, and coach staff to deliver