Child Care Team Lead

VASA FITNESS • Mount Prospect, IL

3h • Onsite

About The Position

At VASA Fitness, we're more than a gym--we're a community built on unity, passion, love, integrity, fun, and trust. We create UPLIFTing experiences for everyone through inclusive, accessible, and on-trend fitness. VASA is a place where lives are changed through authentic connections, growth, and support--for both members and team members. We are opening a brand-new club—and we’re building the team now. Training begins in August! This is a unique opportunity to train together, grow together, and help shape the culture from day one. You’ll travel to another market for training at an established club—learning the role, building connections, and bringing that experience back to launch your new location. We're looking for a Child Care Team Lead who is passionate about working with children, energized by leadership, and committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for families. The Child Care Team Lead (CCTL) is the leader of the club's KidCare program. You'll build and develop a high-performing child care team while ensuring every child receives safe, fun, and age-appropriate care during every visit. Your leadership allows parents to focus on their fitness with confidence, knowing their children are supported in a clean, engaging, and well-run environment. By coaching your team, maintaining safety standards, and creating a positive experience for families, you'll help make VASA a place members trust and return to.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience leading or supporting teams in childcare, education, youth programs, or related environments
• Experience leading, coaching, or mentoring others in a people-focused environment
• Experience working with children in a structured, safety-focused setting
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Organized, dependable, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, engaging leadership style with a passion for helping others

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, training, and developing a reliable, high-performing KidCare team
• Delivering a consistently safe, clean, and engaging child care experience
• Maintaining compliance with all required background checks, safety scans, and child care regulations to ensure a safe environment for every child
• Ensuring KidCare playbooks, safety standards, and procedures are followed at all times.
• Creating age-appropriate programming that keeps children engaged and excited to return
• Supporting families by providing a trusted, welcoming environment every day

Benefits

• Base rate of $16.95 per hour
• Split-Shift Schedule: This role works a consistent split shift from 8:00am--12:00pm and 4:00pm--8:00pm, with a break in the middle of the day
• KidCare perk: Your children can attend KidCare for free while you work
• Wellness is a priority! All employees receive two complimentary gym memberships-one for you and one to share
• All employees are eligible to participate in 401(k) options, and the Employee Assistance Program -- FREE therapy, financial advising, legal advice, and more.
• 40 hours/week: Paid Time Off, Health/Dental/Vision benefits, Paid Parental Leave, & Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed