Kids Academy Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 24,245 - 28,240; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

RRSP with company match

Training and professional development

Paid time off

Extended health‑care

Life insurance

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Vaughan, Canada is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver educational and fitness-minded programming for children from 3 months to 11 years within the Kids Academy.

You will organize, instruct, and ensure safe, fun activities and may host parties or events. The role requires prior child-teaching experience, first aid/CPR certifications within 60 days, and a friendly, communicative approach to both kids and parents.

Qualifications

• Less than a high school diploma or GED.
• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire.
• 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 are essential.

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.
• Prepares and sets up for class and transfers kids 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.
• Utilizes positive behavior management techniques and communicates clearly with parents and team members.
• Promotes all Junior programming to increase participation in all Kids & Aquatics programming.
• Maintains the Kids Academy and other program areas by following the cleaning checklist and restocking supplies.
• Handles incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Group engagement

Education

Less than high school diploma or GED

First Aid certification

CPR/AED (Infant/Child and Adult) certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Kids Instructor provides best‑in‑class, educational/fitness‑minded programming for children. They organize, instruct and implement safe, fun and entertaining activities for children between the ages of 3 months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. Kids Instructors may also host parties and other events.

Job Duties and 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 kids 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 with respect to toys, sports equipment, other children, and surroundings.
• Utilizes positive behavior management techniques and communicates clearly with parents and team members.
• Promotes all Junior programming to increase participation in all Kids & Aquatics programming.
• Maintains the Kids Academy and other program areas by following the cleaning checklist and performing assigned tasks; restocks supplies after each class.
• Handles incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.

Position Requirements

• Less than a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of all Kids On‑Demand required learnings prior to the first day of work.
• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within the first 60 days of hire.

Preferred Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:

• A fully subsidized membership.
• Discounts on Life Time products and services.
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with company discretionary match.
• Training and professional development.
• Paid time off where required by law.

Full‑time team members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• Extended health‑care coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Adoption assistance.

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $17.60 and paying up to $20.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Accommodation and Equal Employment Opportunity

If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know of any accommodations needed to meet your accessibility needs during the recruitment process. Any accommodation information will be treated as confidential and only used for the purpose of enabling you to have an accessible candidate experience. Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal‑opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications. Life Time may use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select candidates for this position.