Kids Academy - Lead

Life Time Inc.; Wayzata (MN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and53

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Lead-Kids to oversee the Kids Academy operations, ensuring top-tier customer service and safe, engaging activities for junior members.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and supervising a diverse Kids Team, with responsibilities including payroll management, casting and hiring, and inventory control. Strong communication and a commitment to Life Time's mission are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of daycare lead experience or two consecutive summers of camp experience with increased responsibility.
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service in a safe, clean environment for Members and Guests.
• Promotes and markets club and kids programs and activities as needed.
• Manages payroll within budgetary guidelines and makes recommendations to General Manager.
• Supports Kids team members with ongoing training, feedback, and coaching.
• Participates in casting, interviewing, and hiring of Kids Team Members.
• Completes inventory and maintains supplies, toys and equipment in Kids Spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Lead-Kids is responsible for the operations of the Kids Academy while upholding Life Time’s Mission and Vision Statements through the Healthy Way of Life Principles. They deliver the highest level of customer service, management, and consistency to both Members and Team Members. They work alongside Team Members to ensure the best experience for our junior members with a focus on safety, active play and engagement while upholding the fulfillment of Life Time's Mission Statement.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and a safe, clean, and friendly environment for Members and Guests
• Promotes and markets club and kids programs and activities as needed
• Manages payroll within budgetary guidelines while making recommendations to General Manager.
• Manages and supports the Kids team members by providing ongoing training, giving feedback, and coaching
• Participates in the casting, interviewing, and hiring of Kids Team Members
• Completes inventory and orders and maintains supplies, toys and equipment in Kids Spaces

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience in day care setting as a lead teacher or two consecutive summers of camp experience with increased responsibility
• 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Successfully complete and pass all Kids Frontline Training and Kids Manager Certification
• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire
• Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

Preferred Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field or Early Childhood Education Certificate
• Experience working with children
• The ability to engage a group of children in an activity
• Customer service and strong communication skills

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $26.00 and pays up to $34.50, based on experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for incentive pay based on business performance.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.