Childcare Supervisor, Fitness Center

Jewish Community Center of Greater KC; Leawood (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The J's Clubhouse in Leawood, Kansas is seeking a Supervisor to lead staff in the Clubhouse childcare spaces, ensuring active engagement with children and providing excellent customer service. This role reports to the Clubhouse Manager and supports staff during direct service hours.

The ideal candidate will have childcare and staff supervision experience, be creative and organized, and willing to oversee events like birthday parties while maintaining safety and program quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged infant through grade school.
• CPR, AED and First Aid certification or willing to complete upon hire.
• Experience with training, scheduling and supervising employees.

Responsibilities

• Train and coach staff, promote active engagement with children and families, and communicate performance concerns to the Clubhouse Manager.
• Provide hands-on support to staff during scheduled direct service hours in the childcare spaces while they are open, assist with daily operations, child interactions, and challenges.
• Oversee birthday parties and our monthly Saturday Night Out events, including all marketing, registration, revenue goals, and family communication.
• Complete weekly supply checks, order supplies, and submit purchase orders.
• Conduct equipment and play structure inspections, communicate needs and repairs to ensure a safe, quality environment.

Skills

Staff supervision

Customer service

Childcare experience

Staff training

Job description

Job Type: Full-time

Description

The J's \"Clubhouse\" has two great options for childcare while parents/guardians workout at The J's Fitness Center. The J is seeking an enthusiastic individual who has a passion for working with children and providing a safe and engaging environment for children ages 3 months - 11 years. The Little Clubhouse offers drop-in childcare for younger children ages 3 months to 5 years, to enjoy unstructured play with a variety of developmentally appropriate toys and equipment, children are encouraged to climb, crawl, explore and make discoveries. The Big Clubhouse is an active area for kids ages 5 to 11 years, youth get introduced to fitness-forward fun, we have a two-story slide, rock wall, and Ninja Warrior course, with additional space for those who prefer quieter activities like video games, coloring, reading, homework, or board games.

Position Description

The Supervisor will assist managing staff working within the Clubhouse spaces - Leads, General Attendants, and Special Event Staff. This position is responsible for training and supervising staff, ensuring they are actively engaged with children and providing excellent customer service. The Supervisor will provide hands-on staff support during direct service hours in the Clubhouse childcare spaces and communicate operational or staffing needs to the Clubhouse Manager.

The Supervisor will support the Clubhouse Manager by documenting staff concerns and performance issues, communicating relevant information and observations, and assisting with follow-up as needed. The Supervisor will also oversee, promote, and train staff on the execution of special events within the Clubhouse, including birthday parties and other programs. The ideal candidate will be creative, organized, and have experience in customer service, childcare, and staff supervision.

Schedule:

• Saturday & Sunday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
• Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday: 12:00 PM-8:00 PM

Essential Functions

• Train and coach staff, promote active engagement with children and families, and communicate performance concerns to the Clubhouse Manager.
• Provide hands-on support to staff during scheduled direct service hours in the childcare spaces while they are open, assist with daily operations, child interactions, and challenges.
• Oversee birthday parties and our monthly Saturday Night Out events, including all marketing, registration, revenue goals, and family communication.
• Complete weekly supply checks, order supplies, and submit purchase orders.
• Conduct equipment and play structure inspections, communicate needs and repairs ensure a safe, and quality environment.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, lifting/carrying up to 40lbs, talking, hearing, and regularly getting up and down from seated position.
• Occasional sitting, pushing/pulling, stooping/crouching, crawling and/or climbing stairs/ladders to interact with children including in the play structures present in the clubhouse.
• Occasional exposure to a generally loud environment including gaming and music speakers and children's voices indoors.

Requirements

• Experience working with children aged infant through grade school.
• CPR, AED, and First Aid certified or willing to complete upon hire.
• Experience with training, scheduling, and supervising employees is preferred.
• Able to prioritize and plan work activities, use time efficiently and develop realistic action plans.
• Ability to form relationships with children and families.
• Able to work a variable schedule.

About The J

The J is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The J is Shabbat-Observant Friendly.

The mission of The J is to build a strong, vibrant and inclusive community that enhances wellness, meaning and joy based on Jewish values, heritage and culture. The J operates on these values:

• Welcoming + Inclusive - We are welcoming, inclusive and nurturing. We invite all to join us in making connections and lifelong friendships.
• Building Community - We believe in the strength of community and we seek to cultivate a sense of belonging in all we do.
• Enriching Mind + Body + Soul - We help individuals live a physically, intellectually, and emotionally healthy lifestyle.
• Passing on Jewish Culture + History - We celebrate and pass on the values, culture, history, and traditions of the Jewish people.
• Treat Others As You Wish To Be Treated - We treat everyone with respect, dignity and loving kindness.