Kids Assistant Lead

lifetime; Paradise Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Paradise Valley is seeking a dynamic Academy/Child Center Leader responsible for safety, engagement and smooth operations of the Kids program. You will deliver top-tier customer service to Members and Team Members and partner with the Kids Manager to ensure a stellar experience for junior members during the Academy, events and programming.

This role supervises the Kids team, leads onboarding and training, manages inventory and supplies, participates in hiring, and supports events that

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years teaching or working with children.
• At least two years of supervisory/managerial experience.
• Must complete Kids On-Demand Certifications before start date.
• First Aid/CPR for Infant, Child and Adult within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, and friendly environment for Members and Guests.
• Support Kids Manager with events and programming to drive participation and revenue.
• Manage the Academy/Child Center payroll within budget and advise the Kids Manager.
• Coach and train Kids team members, provide feedback and supervision.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing development of Kids team members.
• Oversee inventory and procurement of supplies and equipment for the Center and events.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Staff coaching

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.