Edge Kids Area Manager

The Edge Fitness Clubs•Orland Hills, IL

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Edge Kids Area Manager ensures that the Edge Kids program is delivered to the standards established by The Edge Fitness Clubs. The position works with General Managers and Area Directors, spends approximately 60% of its time teaching classes, and devotes the remaining time to daily operations, staff development, and program oversight. Responsibilities include communicating the program to parents, training new hires, leading children’s activities, scheduling and coaching staff, and overseeing programs and supervisors. The position reports to the club General Manager. This is a part-time, nonexempt position with varied hours based on business needs. Some evening, weekend, and split-shift work is required. The role operates primarily in a child care environment within a health club, with occasional office work, and involves daily interaction with children, coaches, supervisors, and members. Some local travel to other clubs or corporate meetings may be requested.

Requirements

Ability to work full time is listed as a qualification; however, the position type is specified as part time.
Ability to work flexible hours, including some nights and weekends; occasional evening, weekend, and split-shift work is required.
Passion for working with children and experience working with children is required.
History of leadership and people management of functional teams, including success leading, coaching, and motivating teams.
Positive, enthusiastic, reliable, punctual, and dependable, with a strong work ethic.
Ability to demonstrate excellent class management skills.
Commitment to training, ongoing personal development, and developing the team.
Must pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Experience in youth programming.
Experience in exercise science.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.
EpiPen certification.

Responsibilities

Ensure the Edge Kids program is executed to the company’s standards in every class.
Teach classes and lead high-energy, age-appropriate activities for children.
Communicate the Edge Kids philosophy and program clearly and professionally to parents.
Train new hires for the company in Edge Kids and club operations.
Interview staff in accordance with Edge Kids standards.
Schedule staff to provide adequate coverage for shifts, call-outs, and events.
Coach and train staff and support their development.
Oversee programs and supervisors and perform day-to-day administrative duties.
Greet parents and check children into Edge Kids professionally and in a friendly manner.
Adhere to Edge Kids policies and procedures and support and articulate its mission.
Support fellow staff in all areas of the clubs and work at clubs and community outreach events.
Keep the room neat, clean, and sanitary.