Kids Programs Lead & Center Operations Manager

Life Time Inc.; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Durango, CO is seeking an Academy/Child Center Leader who ensures safety, engagement, and smooth operations for junior members. You’ll partner with the Kids Manager to deliver high-quality experiences for kids programming and events, while supporting staff through training and onboarding.

You will manage payroll within budget and help drive participation and revenue through programming, events, and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

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 within the Academy/Child Center and for Events and Programming

Skills

Customer service

Group activity engagement

Communication skills

Leadership / supervision

Coaching

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Life Time Inc. in Durango, CO is seeking an Academy/Child Center Leader who ensures safety, engagement, and smooth operations for junior members. You’ll partner with the Kids Manager to deliver high-quality experiences for kids programming and events, while supporting staff through training and onboarding.

You will manage payroll within budget and help drive participation and revenue through programming, events, and customer service excellence.