Kids Instructor
About The Position
The Kids Instructor provides educational and fitness-minded programming for children ages three months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. The instructor organizes, teaches, and implements safe, fun, and entertaining activities and games, and may also host parties and other events. The role includes welcoming members and guests, supporting children’s development through scheduled activities, preparing and maintaining program spaces, keeping attendance and incident records, and communicating with parents and team members. Kids Instructors help promote Junior programming and respond calmly and professionally to incidents and emergencies.
Requirements
- Less than a high school diploma or GED.
- Completion of all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings before the first day of work.
- First Aid certification and Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- At least six 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
- Greets, acknowledges, and interacts with members and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
- Fosters children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized activities in accordance with the Kids Academy Schedule.
- Prepares and sets up for class and transfers children to and from programming.
- Maintains records of children’s attendance, development, and incidents.
- Monitors and interacts with children to maintain a safe and healthy environment, including with respect to toys, sports equipment, other children, and surroundings.
- Uses positive behavior management techniques and communicates clearly with parents and team members.
- Promotes Junior programming to increase participation in Kids & Aquatics programming.
- Maintains the Kids Academy and other program areas by following the cleaning checklist, performing assigned tasks, and restocking supplies after each class.
- Handles 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
