Kids Sport and Activity 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 engaging activities and games, and may host parties and other events. The role includes preparing and setting up classes, moving children to and from programming, maintaining attendance and development records, and keeping program areas clean and stocked. Instructors use positive behavior-management techniques, communicate with parents and team members, and handle incidents and emergencies 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 experience 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.
- Support children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by teaching 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, including with respect 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 & Aquatics programming.
- Maintain the Kids Academy and other program areas by following cleaning checklists, completing assigned tasks, and restocking supplies after each class.
- Handle incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
- Host parties and other events as needed.
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
