Kids Academy Team Member

Life Time Inc.; Syosset (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Paid time off and vacation days

Parental leave

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is hiring a Kids Instructor to deliver engaging educational and fitness-minded activities for children from 3 months to 11 years old.

The role involves welcoming families, organizing classes, and ensuring safety while supporting cognitive, social, and physical development. Requirements include First Aid/CPR within 60 days, and prior experience with children is preferred. Training and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Customer service and strong communication with parents and team members.
• Ability to engage a group of children in activities.
• Completion of required learnings prior to first day of work.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instructs and organizes activities for children age 3 months to 11 years.
• Prepares and sets up classes and safely transfers children between programming.
• Maintains attendance, development, and incident records.
• Monitors safety and ensures a healthy environment around toys and equipment.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation.
• Restocks supplies and maintains cleanliness of Kids Academy areas.
• Handles incidents calmly and communicates with parents.

Skills

Customer service

Group engagement

Communication skills

First Aid CPR

Education

High school diploma not required

Job description

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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.50 and pays up to $19.50, based on experience and qualifications.

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

• A fully subsidized membership
• Discounts on Life Time products and services
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
• Training and professional development
• Paid sick leave where required by law
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
• Parental leave and adoption assistance
• Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
• Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold

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 Inc. is a wellness pioneer offering innovative health and fitness experiences through its athletic country clubs, co-working spaces, and residential communities for the entire family.

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