Children's Programs & Events Team Member

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Paid leave under Chicago ordinance

Complimentary club membership

Childcare for team members’ children

50% off club services

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness in Chicago is seeking energetic team members to lead kids camps, after-school programs, classes, parties, and family events. You’ll create safe, fun experiences for member families and help with setup and check-out.

We welcome applicants with a love for kids, strong communication, reliability, and flexibility for after-school hours, weekends, and school breaks. CPR/First Aid is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with camps, recreation, or youth programming is a plus but not required.
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, school breaks, and/or summer camp.
• Clear, friendly communication with kids, parents, and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kids in games, sports, crafts, and activities
• Support camps, after-school programs, school-break programs, and kids classes
• Host birthday parties and help run family and holiday events
• Keep kids safe, engaged, and having fun at all times
• Help with setup, cleanup, check-in, and check-out
• Communicate with parents warmly and professionally
• Work as part of a supportive, high-energy team

Skills

Kids programming

Energy and creativity

Patience

Positive attitude

Availability for after-school hours

Reliability

Clear communication

CPR/First Aid

Job description

Why Lakeshore – A Place to Grow, Contribute, and Connect

We lead with our values: Professionalism, Ownership, Team, Quality, and Positivity, and we live them daily. Whether it’s launching a new kids camp, stepping in to assist a family at the front desk, or recognizing a trainer’s impact, we show up with care and high standards. Our facilities are impressive, but it’s our team culture and commitment to a seamless member experience that make this a truly special place to work and grow.

About the Role

Looking for a fun, active job where every day is different? We’re hiring Children’s Programming Team Members to help lead camps, after-school programs, kids classes, parties, and family events at our club. Whether you’re leading a game of capture the flag, helping with crafts, cheering on a young swimmer, or hosting a birthday party, you’ll help create safe, fun, memorable experiences for our member families.

We’re hiring for a range of roles and schedules, including camp counselors, after-school program staff, party hosts, event staff, and kids class assistants. Tell us what interests you, and we’ll find the right fit.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and supervise kids in games, sports, crafts, and activities
• Support camps, after-school programs, school-break programs, and kids classes
• Host birthday parties and help run family and holiday events
• Keep kids safe, engaged, and having fun at all times
• Help with setup, cleanup, check-in, and check-out
• Communicate with parents warmly and professionally
• Work as part of a supportive, high-energy team

What You Bring

• A love for working with kids and creating fun experiences
• Energy, creativity, patience, and a positive attitude
• Interest in sports, recreation, education, or youth programming
• Dependability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Clear, friendly communication with kids, parents, and teammates
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, school breaks, and/or summer camp (schedules vary by program)
• Experience as a camp counselor, coach, babysitter, tutor, or youth leader is a plus, but not required
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Pay & Benefits

Pay: $17.50 – $18.50 per hour, based on experience.

Part-time team members:

• 401(k) (eligibility requirements apply)
• Paid leave under the Chicago Paid Leave Ordinance
• Complimentary club membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services

Full-time team members:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Complimentary family membership, childcare for team members’ children, and 50% off club services