Kids Assistant Lead

Life Time, Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. seeks a dedicated leader to oversee the Academy/Child Center, ensuring safety, engagement and top-tier service for Members and Team Members.

You will partner with the Kids Manager to deliver strong programming, events and junior member experiences, while guiding payroll and team development. You will oversee hiring, onboarding, training and supervision of kids team members, ensuring adherence to certifications and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 2 years of experience teaching or working in a children's program.
• 2 years of supervisory/management experience.
• Complete Kids On-Demand Certifications before first day.
• First Aid/Infant-Child-Adult CPR-AED within 60 days of hire.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 10 pounds and occasionally 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service in a safe, clean environment.
• Supports events/programming and drives participation and revenue.
• Manages Academy/Child Center payroll within budget guidelines.
• Supports Kids team with training, feedback and coaching.
• Completes casting, interviewing, hiring and onboarding of kids team members.
• Manages inventory and orders supplies for the Academy/Child Center and events.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Communication

Group engagement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid Certification

CPR/AED Certification

Kids On-Demand Certifications

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.