Kidtown Lead

Midtown Athletic Clubs

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Chicago, IL Until 9/12/2026 2+ years exp First posted July 14, 2026 Last posted July 14, 2026
Job description

Midtown is searching for a KidTown Lead to join our world-class team.

As an integral part of the childcare team, our KidTown Lead inspire even our youngest members through movement, community, and personal attention. They encourage active, social, and healthier lives by:

  • Fostering an environment of movement-based fun in a safe and comfortable setting

  • Leading activities such as arts and crafts, story time, and games

  • Communicating both positive and negative behaviors to parents at pick-up

  • Train and evaluate staff

  • Keeping the space clean, free of germs and messes to ensure the well-being of staff and children

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality among co-workers.

  • Demonstrate capability to interface and maintain effective relationships with administration and associates in a team-orientated environment.

  • Help plan, promote, and implement programs on a seasonal basis.

  • Facilitate seasonal family events.

Our KidTown Lead:

  • Have at least 2 years of experience working with children in an educationally supportive environment

  • Have at least 1 year leadership or supervisor experience.

  • Are comfortable with children ages 8 weeks up to 15 years old

  • Take initiative and ownership to a position and lead youth members with confidence and care

  • Possess outstanding verbal communication skills with children and adults

  • Have high energy levels and can keep children moving in a variety of activities

  • Display a willingness to grow with the changing needs of members and our space

  • Maintain a positive attitude and enjoy working with children

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

  • Willing to stand for long periods of time

  • Ability to move from seated to standing position quickly to attend to child’s needs

  • Child CPR, First Aid & AED certification will be required (Midtown provides this training for Associates)

Compensation:

Hourly rate: $18.00 - $20.00, depending on experience

This job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operations of the department.

MIDTOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About this role

Summary

Lead kids activities, supervise staff, communicate with parents, ensure safety, facilitate programs.

Job title

Kidtown Lead

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

childcare

Location requirements

Located in Chicago, IL; remote work not allowed

Salary

$18k–$20k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

childcareleadershipcommunicationCPRFirst Aid

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

childrenleadershipchildcare
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Chicago, IL, USA

On-site City