Kids Leader

Life Time, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Jacksonville seeks a Kids Manager to lead the Kids department, drive revenue, safety and high‑quality engagement for members and their children. You will develop the team, coach staff, and ensure programs run smoothly while promoting Kids memberships.

The role requires leadership experience, budgeting ability and relevant certifications; a strong focus on safety and member satisfaction is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 2 years of management or supervisory experience.
• 2 years managing department finances in a profit & loss environment.
• Completion and passing of Kids Manager Certification.
• First Aid, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Kids department operations, safety and engagement.
• Plan and execute events to promote club value and attendance.
• Monitor department budget and program revenue performance.
• Lead hiring, training and direction of assistants and supervisors.
• Collaborate with membership sales to grow Kids memberships.
• Market Kids programs within the club and community.

Skills

People management

Budgeting/financials

Event planning

Customer relationship management

Staff training/coaching

First Aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

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.