Childcare Lead: Innovative Programs & Family Engagement

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family membership

Staff child care

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

401K

Financial relief

Meal program

Team celebrations

Discounted services

Free parking

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago seeks an energetic and experienced Childcare Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of our childcare spaces for newborns to 10-year-olds. You will create engaging activities, supervise sessions, and ensure a welcoming environment for families.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in childcare, strong development knowledge, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to train staff. This full-time role offers a collaborative team setting and opportunities to lead programming

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience working with children
• Experience with a variety of ages: infants to elementary-aged children
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
• Energetic, active, and genuinely engaged with children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Warm, patient, and approachable personality
• Comfortable communicating with parents and building trust with families
• Highly organized with ability to maintain a structured activity schedule
• Reliable, responsible and able to take ownership of the childcare environment
• Ability to multitask and remain calm in a busy setting
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to work evenings and at least one weekend day

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the childcare area, including baby room, play room, and playground
• Support kids events such as Parents Night Out, Family Game Nights, Private Events and more
• Provide attentive, active, and engaged supervision for children from newborn to ~10 years old
• Create and maintain a schedule of age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, movement, and play
• Develop a fun, welcoming environment where children are excited to return
• Build positive relationships with children and families and provide excellent customer service to parents
• Communicate confidently with parents regarding their children's experiences and needs
• Ensure childcare areas are clean, organized, safe, and well-maintained
• Help maintain consistent routines, expectations, and safety standards
• Work with Children’s Programming team to ensure a seamless family experience
• Help train and guide childcare team members as needed
• Identify opportunities to improve children’s experience and programming

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago seeks an energetic and experienced Childcare Lead to manage the day-to-day operations of our childcare spaces for newborns to 10-year-olds. You will create engaging activities, supervise sessions, and ensure a welcoming environment for families.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in childcare, strong development knowledge, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to train staff. This full-time role offers a collaborative team setting and opportunities to lead programming