Kids Instructor

Life Time•Garden City, KS

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. This is an hourly position paying $16.50 to $19.50, based on experience and qualifications. Life Time describes its workplace as inclusive, diverse, and equitable, and states that it recruits, hires, trains, and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

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.
Support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized activities according to 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, considering 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 calmly and professionally.
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.