Full-Time
After-School Club Leader
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness
51-200 employees
Urban fitness club offering sports programs
No salary listed
Chicago, IL, USA
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- Experience working with children or pre-teens in a recreational, camp, or educational setting.
- Reliability, enthusiasm, and confidence managing small groups.
- Understanding of the balance between structure and freedom that pre-teens need.
- Comfort enforcing program rules while maintaining an engaging environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
- CPR/First Aid certification, or willingness to obtain it upon hire.
- Availability for weekday shifts from 3:00–6:00 PM and/or weekend shifts from 12:00–4:00 PM.
- Welcome and check in Club48 participants at the Igloo hub.
- Supervise and facilitate activities in the Game Room, Rooftop, Basketball Court, and Yoga Studio.
- Encourage positive peer interactions, teamwork, and creativity.
- Enforce technology-use policies and guide children through technology-free play after 4:00 PM.
- Lead games, group activities, and spontaneous activities to keep pre-teens engaged.
- Support behavior expectations and maintain a safe, respectful environment.
- Collaborate with fellow counselors and management to plan special events.
- Distribute and track Club48 tickets earned through participation.
- Promote healthy choices, including guiding children through food ordering from 1320 Market.
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness operates fitness clubs in Chicago, offering a range of sport and fitness activities for a diverse community. Its spaces host social, instructional, and competitive programs across locations such as Lincoln Park and Illinois Center, with access to gyms, classes, courts, and clubs. Members participate in workouts, group classes, leagues, and events, using facility facilities and programs to improve personal fitness. The product works through membership access to multiple locations and a schedule of activities, including tours and online content to showcase spaces. What sets Lakeshore apart from competitors is its emphasis on building a community that blends social, instructional, and competitive experiences in several locations, rather than focusing on a single niche. Its goal is to help people enhance their lives by achieving higher levels of personal fitness through varied programs, supportive communities, and ongoing engagement.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Chicago, Illinois
Founded
2010
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2026 schedules show broad youth demand across camps, academies, and family programming.
- Pickleball, tennis, and fitness offerings create sticky recurring memberships and ancillary revenue.
- Lincoln Park remains operational, with updated 2026 program registration and app-based enrollment.
What critics are saying
- Alderman Brian Hopkins rejected the 154-unit Fullerton redevelopment in December 2021.
- That denial blocks densification capital and keeps the Lincoln Park club aging.
- The 2019 EEOC settlement for harassment and retaliation still stains employer brand.
What makes Lakeshore Sport & Fitness unique
- Lincoln Park campus spans 3.5 acres with 6 indoor and 7 rooftop pickleball courts.
- Programs cover tennis, squash, youth training, camps, childcare, and family classes.
- Two Chicago clubs serve Lincoln Park and Illinois Center, deepening local member convenience.
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Benefits
Paid Vacation
Childcare Support
Employee Discounts