Kids Assistant Lead

Life Time, Inc.; Peoria (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Peoria, AZ seeks a proactive supervisor for the Academy/Child Center. You will ensure a safe, engaging environment for junior members and oversee children’s programming and events, partnering with the Kids Manager to deliver outstanding experiences.

The role requires leadership, training capability, and hands-on supervision of a team, with certifications to be completed within the first 60 days.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years teaching or working in a children's program.
• 2 years in day care as lead teacher or two summers of camp with increased responsibility.
• 2 years supervisory/management experience.
• Complete Kids On-Demand Certifications before first day.
• First Aid, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification within 60 days.
• Ability to lift up to 10 lbs frequently and up to 50 lbs occasionally.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Communication skills

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED 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.

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.