What are the responsibilities and job description for the Children's Programming Manager: Afterschool and Camp position at Lakeshore Sport & Fitness?
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago's #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness & Fun! Check out all we have to offer here: https://www.lakeshoresf.com/join-our-team/. This position is at our Lincoln Park location.
Team Member Perks!
- 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
- 50% off club services
- Free Parking
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Include the following: (other duties may be assigned)
- Lead kids through a range of afterschool programs ranging from sports, recess games, and more. Coordinate programming and staffing schedules.
- Participate in daily instruction. Engage kids in activities throughout designated spaces, getting them excited to participate. This is an active role the requires both the planning and participation of activities.
- Be a leader in the space, ready to show up with a positive attitude and solution oriented mindset.
- Hiring, training, and scheduling of team members.
- Build camp programming schedule including activities, supplies, and a schedule of where kids will be. Work directly with the Director on building out the schedule.
- Plan and coordinate field trips, themes, and other fun ways to make the camp season exciting.
- Meet revenue and sales targets as they relate to the department.
- Review weekly revenue with the ability to pivot programs based on enrollment and feedback.
- Support the team in marketing events to drive enrollment.
- Work within a larger team of managers and directors that are dedicated to a culture of professionalism, ownership, team work, quality, and celebration. Be ready to work hard and celebrate your wins with your team!
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Have experience working with kids. The ideal candidate has experience in camps or after school programs is preferred.
- Positive attitude, collaborative mind set, and get it done mentality!
- Ability to multi-task and establish priorities.
- Comfortable talking and building relationships with parents.
- Staying kid focused and finding creative ways to engage kids.
- Ability to maintain organization in a changing environment.
- Enjoys having FUN at work.
