Kids Lead

Life Time Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Kids Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations and promote engaging, safe activities for children in the club. You will develop staff, drive program quality, and work to meet revenue goals while ensuring excellent member experiences.

The role includes budgeting, event execution, and collaboration with sales to grow Kids memberships across the club and community.

Qualifications

• Requires 2 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Must have experience handling department financials in a profit & loss setting.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certifications due within 60 days of hire.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with families and members.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operation and promotion of Kids activities within the club.
• Manage budget, oversee revenue and assist with planning the department budget.
• Hire, train and coach Assistant(s) and Supervisor(s).
• Collaborate with membership sales to grow Kids memberships.
• Market and promote Kids programs to boost participation.

Skills

Management experience

P&L management

People leadership

First Aid/CPR certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Early Childhood Education Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

The Kids Manager manages the day to day organization, operation, promotion, administration and supervision of all things Kids in the club. The position ensures continuous professional growth and development of Kids team members and ensures team members provide fun, enthusiastic, safe and engaging activities. The Manager drives departmental performance to reach or exceed revenue goals, operational excellence, and high quality service in order to grow and retain Kids memberships.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures team members initiate, develop and maintain personalized relationships with members and their children
• Plans, organizes, and executes special events throughout the year to promote value to the members for club participation and increase attendance in fee based programs
• Oversees the department budget, assists with the planning process of the budget, and monitors the revenue of the program
• Completes the hiring process and manages the Assistant(s), Supervisor(s) while providing training, feedback, coaching, and direction
• Partners directly with the membership sales team to acquire and retain kids memberships
• Markets, promotes and sells all Kids programs throughout the club and in the community to increase participation

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 2 years of management or supervisory experience
• 2 years of managing financials of a department in a profit & loss environment
• Successfully complete and pass Kids Manager Certification
• 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

• Bachelors Degree in a related field
• 1 year of experience teaching or working in a children’s program
• 1 year of experience in day care setting as a lead teacher or two consecutive summers of camp experience with increased responsibility
• Early Childhood Education Certificate

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.