Childcare Lead

About the role

The Childcare Lead position is part of Lakeshore Sport & Fitness' Children’s Programming team. This is a full-time, salaried role designed for someone who loves working with children, enjoys creating a fun and engaging environment, and can take ownership of the day-to-day childcare experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as a lead in the Childcare area on the day-to-day operations of our childcare area, including the baby room, play room, and playground
• Support kids events such as Parents Night Out, Family Game Nights, Private Events and more
• Create and maintain a consistent schedule of age-appropriate activities, games, crafts, movement, and play
• Develop a fun, welcoming environment where children are excited to return
• Build positive relationships with children and families and provide excellent customer service to parents
• Communicate confidently and professionally with parents regarding their children's experiences, needs, and any concerns
• Ensure all childcare areas are clean, organized, safe, and well-maintained
• Help establish and maintain consistent routines, expectations, and safety standards
• Work closely with other Children’s Programming team members to ensure a seamless experience for families
• Train, support, and provide direction to childcare team members as needed
• Take initiative to identify opportunities to improve the children's experience and programming

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience working with children
• Experience working with a variety of ages, particularly infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and elementary-aged children
• Strong understanding of child development and age-appropriate activities
• Energetic, active, and genuinely engaged when working with children
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Warm, patient, and approachable personality
• Comfortable communicating with parents and building trusting relationships with families
• Highly organized and able to create and maintain a structured activity schedule
• Reliable, responsible, and able to take ownership of the childcare environment
• Ability to multitask and remain calm and attentive in a busy environment
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some evenings and at least 1 weekend day

Qualifications

• Passionate about working with children
• Confident working across different age groups
• Creates a safe, welcoming, and stimulating environment
• Engages with children and builds positive relationships
• Communicates effectively with parents and staff
• Organized and proactive in improving the childcare experience

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing situations and priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships
• Knowledge of child development and appropriate activities

Benefits

• Complimentary Family Membership
• Complimentary Child Care for Staff Children
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short & Long Term and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401K
• Employee Financial Relief Program
• Daily Discounted Employee Meal Program
• Winter and Summer Team Member Celebrations
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment
• Free Parking

Pay

$X per hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Flexible schedule, including some evenings and at least 1 weekend day