Village Kids Youth Services Director

The Village Health Clubs and Spas are premier healthy lifestyle clubs where we encourage and foster a work life balance and healthy living.  We offer a fun environment designed to promote health and wellness for members and employees alike. Our uniquely social culture makes us a great choice for employees who want to share their passion for health and fitness.           

We offer beautiful facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, and dynamic programming, but what really sets us apart is our team of positive, friendly staff at each location.  Our employees encourage one another, working together to create a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere for everyone we encounter.  

Our culture statement gets right to the point: “As one we have fun and get it done!” Join our team today and experience the Village Way for yourself.

Job Summary 
The Village Kids Youth Services Director is responsible for all aspects of the Club’s childcare services, to include Nursery, Kid’s Club and other Youth Camps and Programs as assigned.                     

Summary Of Essential Functions
Responsible for all kids programming.
Develops and implements all extracurricular activities for children.
Develops monthly activity / programs schedule.
 Plans, develops and executes all birthday parties.
Develops and manages department operating budget.
Attract and Retain members by consistently providing excellent customer service.
Approachable management style which includes supervising and managing staff members. Planning, assigning and directing work/projects. Appraising employee performance. tracking annual individual and team goals.  Responsible for recruiting, hiring, scheduling and training of staff.
Prepare and manage departmental budget.
Place high emphasis on the importance of the social element of the club. This includes participation in the and execution of club events, as needed, such as Parent’s Night Out, Jazz By The Pool and Casino Night.       
Participates in the Manager on Duty System, Summer Camp and Exercade (this is for selected Management areas).
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge/Skills Required
Bachelor’s degree preferred. Degree in early childhood education, teaching or childcare .
Two years’ experience in a childcare environment.
Two years of college with a focus in early childhood education, teaching, childcare or related field.
One year of Supervisory or Management experience.
Experience with developing programs for the youth.
Desire to work in busy, high energy environment.
Outstanding communication and customer service skills.
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills required.
Comfortable working in a fast paced environment where continuous improvement is needed.
Ability to effectively delegate.
Strong team building skills. Including ability to lead, train, cooperate and contribute as part of a team.
Committed to learning, personal growth, and continual process improvement.
Excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
Must be change adaptive, flexible, and empathetic.
Demonstrate initiative to think, work, and make independent decisions based on sound  judgment.
Willing to "roll-up" sleeves and dig in with staff to drive processes that support the business.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suites (Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and Outlook.
Obtain CPR certification within 30 days of hire through Company training.

Physical Activity
This position requires some standing, walking, lifting, grasping, bending and kneeling to care for children.  Sitting for some periods of time. Substantial repetitive movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.  Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Involved in activities where one must convey detailed or important spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly. Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction. Requires the ability to receive detailed information through written and oral communication.  

Physical Requirement
Sedentary work involving sitting some of the time. Walking and standing are required daily.  Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including children. In addition, may involve physical movement related to membership events and programs.

Visual Requirement
This position requires close visual acuity to perform activities such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing computer monitors and extensive reading.

Working Conditions 
It involves typical office or administrative work and member outdoor activity