KidCare Team Lead — Safe, Engaging Child Programs

VASA Fitness; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay $16.95/hr

Split-shift schedule: 8:00am–12:00pm /

8:00pm

KidCare for free

Free gym memberships

401(k) options & EAP

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VASA Fitness is seeking a Child Care Team Lead to manage our KidCare program. You will recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team to deliver safe, engaging, age-appropriate care for children during visits.

The role requires leadership in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, excellent communication, and a passion for helping families. Join us in creating uplifting experiences for members and their children.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading or supporting teams in child care, education, youth programs, or related environments.
• Experience leading, 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

• Lead and develop a reliable, high-performing KidCare team.
• Deliver a consistently safe, clean, and engaging child care experience.
• Maintain compliance with background checks, safety scans, and child care regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Child care experience

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

VASA Fitness is seeking a Child Care Team Lead to manage our KidCare program. You will recruit, train, and lead a high-performing team to deliver safe, engaging, age-appropriate care for children during visits.

The role requires leadership in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment, excellent communication, and a passion for helping families. Join us in creating uplifting experiences for members and their children.