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Kids Assistant Lead

Life Time · Brookfield, WI · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about a time you led a team in a day care or children's program.

What they are checking: Whether they have real lead experience in a child setting, which the posting requires.

What does a safe, clean and friendly Academy look like to you on a busy Saturday morning?

What they are checking: Whether they have a clear standard in their head that they can hold the team to.

What would you do

A team member is great with kids but is often late. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they can address reliability issues fairly while keeping a good employee engaged.

How would you help the Kids Manager drive participation and revenue in events and programs?

What they are checking: Whether they can plan, market and fill events, since revenue is part of the job description.

A parent is upset that their child was hurt by another child in the Academy. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they listen, explain what happened honestly, document it and protect both families' privacy.

You disagree with a decision the Kids Manager made. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they can raise concerns privately and still support the decision in front of the team.

About the work

How would you manage Academy payroll so you stay inside the budget without leaving the room short-staffed?

What they are checking: Whether they can balance labor cost against child safety ratios, which is the hardest part of this role.

Walk me through how you'd interview a candidate for a kids team member job. What are you looking for?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to cast for patience, safety and energy, since hiring is listed as their job.

How do you manage inventory of toys, supplies and equipment so you don't run out?

What they are checking: Whether they keep organized counts and order ahead rather than reacting when something runs out.

How do you onboard a new team member so they're ready to work with children safely?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real plan for training, shadowing and checks before a new hire works alone.

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The full job description

As published by Life Time.

Position Summary Responsible for the safety, engagement and the overall operations of the Academy/Child Center while upholding Life Time’s Mission and Vision Statements. Delivers the highest level of customer service, management, and consistency to both Members and Team Members. Partners with the Kids Manager and Team Members to ensure the best experience is offered for our junior members while in the Academy/Child Center and kids programming/events. Job Duties and Responsibilities • Provides exceptional customer service and a safe, clean, and friendly environment for Members and Guests • Promotes and assists Kids Manager in preparing for events/programming along with marketing and driving participation numbers and revenue • Manages the Academy/Child Center payroll within budgetary guidelines while making recommendations as needed to the Kids Manager • Manages and supports the Kids team members by providing ongoing training, giving feedback, and coaching • Completes the casting, interviewing, hiring, and onboarding of kids team members • Completes inventory and assists in ordering and maintaining supplies, toys and equipment wihin the Academy/Child Center and for Events and Programming ​ Position Requirements • High School Diploma or GED • 2 years of experience teaching or working in a children’s program • 2 years of experience in day care setting as a lead teacher or two consecutive summers of camp experience with increased responsibility • 2 years of supervisory/management experience • Successfully complete and pass Kids On-Demand Certifications before 1st day of work • First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire • Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds ​ ​ Preferred Requirements • Experience working with children • The ability to engage a group of children in an activity • Customer service and strong communication skills ​ Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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