Kids Assistant Lead

Life Time Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a capable leader to oversee the Academy/Child Center operations, ensuring safety, engagement and exceptional service for Members and Team Members.

You will supervise the Kids team, drive events and programming, manage payroll within budget, and mentor staff, while delivering memorable experiences for junior members. This role requires strong leadership, childcare experience, and certification readiness in a diverse, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years teaching or working in a children’s program.
• 2 years supervisory/management experience.
• Complete Kids On-Demand Certifications before start date.
• First Aid, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a safe, clean environment for Members and Guests.
• Assist Kids Manager with events/programming and drive participation and revenue.
• Manage Academy/Child Center payroll within budget; advise Kids Manager as needed.
• Support Kids team through training, feedback and coaching.
• Oversee hiring/onboarding of kids team members; manage inventory and supplies.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Training & coaching

Safety awareness

Event promotion

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid CPR/AED

Kids On-Demand Certification

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible for the safety, engagement and the overall operations of the Academy/Child Center while upholding Life Time’s Mission and Vision Statements. Delivers the highest level of customer service, management, and consistency to both Members and Team Members. Partners with the Kids Manager and Team Members to ensure the best experience is offered for our junior members while in the Academy/Child Center and kids programming/events.

Position Summary

Responsible for the safety, engagement and the overall operations of the Academy/Child Center while upholding Life Time’s Mission and Vision Statements. Delivers the highest level of customer service, management, and consistency to both Members and Team Members. Partners with the Kids Manager and Team Members to ensure the best experience is offered for our junior members while in the Academy/Child Center and kids programming/events.

Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service and a safe, clean, and friendly environment for Members and Guests
• Promotes and assists Kids Manager in preparing for events/programming along with marketing and driving participation numbers and revenue
• Manages the Academy/Child Center payroll within budgetary guidelines while making recommendations as needed to the Kids Manager
• Manages and supports the Kids team members by providing ongoing training, giving feedback, and coaching
• Completes the casting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of kids team members
• Completes inventory and assists in ordering and maintaining supplies, toys and equipment wihin the Academy/Child Center and for Events and Programming

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years of experience teaching or working in a children’s program
• 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/management experience
• Successfully complete and pass Kids On-Demand Certifications before 1st day of work
• 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

• Experience working with children
• The ability to engage a group of children in an activity
• Customer service and strong communication skills

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.