Kids Academy Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

RRSP with company match

Training and professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Vaughan is seeking a Kids Instructor to provide educational and fitness-minded activities for children from three months to 11 years. You will organize, instruct, and supervise safe, engaging programming within the Kids Academy and may host parties and events.

The role emphasizes fostering cognitive, social, and physical development, managing transitions, and maintaining clean, safe program spaces with strong communication to parents.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children 3–11 in similar programs is preferred.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Ability to engage a group of children in activities and manage a class.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instructs and organises activities to foster development.
• Prepares for classes and transfers children to and from programming.
• Maintains attendance records and tracks development and incidents.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment and cleans as required.
• Communicates with parents and team members about progress and safety.
• Promotes all Junior programming to boost participation.
• Restocks supplies and keeps the Kids Academy tidy.
• Manages incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Communication

Group engagement

Customer service

Safety awareness

Education

First Aid certification

CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Kids Instructor provides best-in-class, educational/fitness-minded programming for our children. They organize, instruct and implement safe, fun and entertaining activities and games for children between the ages of three 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 the 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 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 Healthcare coverage

• Life insurance

• Adoption assistance

Pay

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

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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.

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