Kids Instructor Mornings

Life Time•Vernon Hills, IL

11d

About The Position

The Kids Instructor provides educational, fitness-minded programming for children ages three months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. The instructor organizes, teaches, and implements safe, fun, and engaging activities and games, and may also host parties and other events. The role includes welcoming and interacting with members and guests, supporting children’s development through scheduled activities, preparing program areas, and maintaining attendance, development, and incident records. The instructor helps maintain a safe and healthy environment, communicates with parents and team members, promotes Junior programming, and keeps program areas clean and stocked. Incidents and emergencies must be handled calmly and professionally.

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 6 months of teaching children ages 3–11 in similar programs or activities.
Ability to engage a group of children in an activity.
Customer service 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 leading 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 in relation 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.
May host parties and other events.

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.
Full-time team members are eligible for medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Full-time team members are eligible for short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for life insurance.
Full-time team members are eligible for pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans.
Full-time team members are eligible for parental leave and adoption assistance.
Full-time team members are eligible for paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year based on tenure, and paid sick leave.
Full-time team members may be eligible for a deferred compensation plan if they meet the required income threshold.