Kids Assistant Lead

Life Time Inc.; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking an Academy/Child Center lead to ensure safe, engaging operations for junior members and guests. You will partner with the Kids Manager to deliver exceptional experiences and oversee programming.

You will train and coach staff, manage hiring/onboarding, and handle payroll within budget while maintaining inventory for events and daily activities. A strong focus on safety and service is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of experience teaching or working in a children’s program.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• First Aid, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certifications within 60 days.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service in a safe, clean environment.
• Promote events/programming and drive participation and revenue.
• Manage Academy/Child Center payroll within budget guidelines.
• Develop and coach Kids team members; provide feedback.
• Handle hiring/onboarding of kids team members.
• Maintain inventory and order supplies for the Academy/Center and events.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Training and coaching

Event promotion

Hiring processes

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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.

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.