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 and interacting with members, guests, children, parents, and team members; preparing for classes; maintaining attendance, development, and incident records; and keeping program spaces clean, stocked, and safe. The instructor uses positive behavior management techniques and responds calmly and professionally to incidents and emergencies.
Requirements
- Less than a high school diploma or GED.
- Must complete all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings before the first day of work.
- First Aid certification and Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification are required within the first 60 days of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Six or more months of 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
- 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 according to 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 attention 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, completing assigned tasks, and restocking supplies after each class.
- Handles incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
- May host parties and other events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
