Part-Time

Children's Programming Facilitator

Updated on 9/3/2026

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

51-200 employees

Urban fitness club offering sports programs

No salary listed

Chicago, IL, USA

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Requirements
  • Experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children from 0 to 4 years old.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • The ability to be creative, patient, and enthusiastic about working with young children.
Responsibilities
  • Lead structured and unstructured activities for children aged 0 to 4, including arts and crafts, story time, music, and sensory play.
  • Create a welcoming, inclusive, and age-appropriate environment for children and their caregivers.
  • Plan and prepare weekly lesson plans and materials based on developmental milestones.
  • Encourage positive social interaction, creativity, and exploration.
  • Communicate with parents and caregivers to ensure a positive experience.
  • Maintain a clean and safe play and learning space.
  • Monitor children's well-being and address concerns with professionalism and care.
Desired Qualifications
  • A background in early childhood education, child development, or a related field is preferred.
  • Applicants who play a musical instrument are strongly preferred.
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness

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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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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