Kid's Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Vestavia Hills (AL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver educational and fitness-minded programming for children aged 3 months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. You will organize, instruct, and supervise activities, and may host parties and events.

Responsibilities include greeting members, fostering development, preparing setup, tracking attendance, maintaining safety, communicating with parents, and keeping facilities clean and stocked. Certifications (First Aid/CPR) required within 60 days.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification and CPR/AED for Infant/Child and Adult required within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Kids On-Demand required learnings prior to first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with members and guests professionally.
• Fosters development by instructing activities aligned with Kids Academy schedule.
• Prepares and sets up for class and assists with transitions of children.
• Maintains records of attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitors safety and maintains a healthy learning environment.
• Communicates with parents and team members about progress and needs.
• Promotes junior programming to increase participation in Kids & Aquatics.
• Keeps Kids Academy clean and restocked per checklist.

Skills

Engaging children

Customer service

Communication

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

High School Diploma not required

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

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.