Kids Instructor

Life Time, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver best-in-class, educational and fitness-minded programming for children from three months to 11 years old in the Kids Academy.

The role includes organizing, instructing, hosting parties and events when needed, and ensuring a safe, fun environment for all participants. Responsibilities include greeting members, guiding activities, maintaining attendance and progress records, and collaborating with parents and team members to promote junior

Qualifications

• Experience engaging children in activities for ages 0–11 preferred.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Kids On-Demand Learnings before first day of work.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instructs activities to foster cognitive, social, emotional and physical development.
• Sets up for class and transfers kids between programming.
• Maintains attendance, development and incident records.
• Monitors safety and environment; handles incidents calmly.
• Uses positive behavior techniques and communicates with parents and team.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation.
• Maintains program areas and restocks supplies after class.
• Handles emergencies with composure and professionalism.

Skills

Child engagement

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

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.