Kids Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Canton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is looking for a Kids Instructor to deliver engaging, educational and fitness-minded programming for children from three months to eleven years in the Kids Academy.

You will organize, instruct and supervise safe, fun activities and games, and may host parties and events. Responsibilities include greeting families, guiding development, preparing classes, tracking attendance and incidents, maintaining a clean learning space, using positive behavior techniques, and communicating with

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Fosters cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through organized activities.
• Prepares and sets up for class and transfers kids to and from programming.
• Maintains attendance, development, and incident records.
• Monitors safety and maintains a healthy environment around toys and equipment.
• Uses positive behavior management and communicates with parents and team members.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation across Kids & Aquatics.
• Maintains Kids Academy and other areas by following cleaning checklists and restocking supplies.
• Handles incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Child instruction

Customer service

Communication

Safety procedures

Education

GED or equivalent

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.