Kids Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver educational and fitness-minded programs for children from three months to 11 years old in the Kids Academy. You will organize, instruct, and supervise safe, fun activities, and may host parties/events.

Responsibilities include welcoming guests, guiding development through structured activities, maintaining attendance records, and promoting junior programming. A strong emphasis on safety, communication with parents, and teamwork is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of all Kids On-Demand required learnings prior to first day.
• First Aid/CPR certification required within first 60 days.
• 6+ months experience teaching children ages 3–11 in similar programs.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instructs activities to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Prepares and sets up for class and transfers kids to/from programming.
• Maintains records of attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitors safety and environment for toys, equipment, children, and surroundings.
• Uses positive behavior management and communicates with parents and team.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation across Kids & Aquatics.
• Maintains Kids Academy areas by cleaning and restocking supplies.
• Handles incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Group engagement

Education

High School diploma or GED

First Aid/CPR certification

Kids On-Demand Learnings completed

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.