Kids Academy Instructor

Life Time • Reston, VA

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About The Position

The Kids Academy Instructor provides educational and fitness-minded programming for children ages three months to 11 years. Instructors organize, teach, and implement safe, fun activities and games in the Kids Academy and may also host parties and other events. They support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development, maintain a safe and healthy environment, and communicate with parents and team members. The role also involves preparing program areas, tracking attendance and incidents, promoting Junior programming, and completing cleaning and restocking tasks.

Requirements

• Less than a high school diploma or GED.
• Complete all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings before the first day of work.
• Obtain First Aid certification and Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification within the first 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• At least six months of experience teaching children ages 3–11 in similar programs or activities.
• Ability to engage a group of children in an activity.
• Customer service skills and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet, acknowledge, and interact with members and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized activities in accordance with the Kids Academy Schedule.
• Prepare and set up for classes and transfer children to and from programming.
• Maintain records of children's attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitor and interact with children to maintain a safe and healthy environment, including attention to toys, sports equipment, other children, and surroundings.
• Use positive behavior management techniques and communicate clearly with parents and team members.
• Promote Junior programming to increase participation in Kids and Aquatics programming.
• Maintain the Kids Academy and other program areas by following the cleaning checklist and completing assigned tasks.
• Restock supplies after each class.
• Handle incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
• Host parties and other events, as applicable.

Benefits

• Fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match for team members age 21 and older.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid sick leave where required by law.
• For full-time team members: medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; short-term and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans; parental leave and adoption assistance; paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure and paid sick leave; and a deferred compensation plan for team members meeting the required income threshold.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED