Kids Instructor

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

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Durango, CO is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver best-in-class educational and fitness programming for children aged 3 months to 11 years.

They organize activities, supervise transitions, and host events as needed, ensuring safety and engagement in a playful setting. The role requires completion of required Learnings, First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days, and a strong ability to engage young learners while promoting inclusive, healthy activities for families and

Qualifications

• First aid certifications, infant/child and adult CPR/AED within 60 days
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand required learnings before first day
• HS diploma or GED not required
• 6+ months teaching children 3–11 in similar programs

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests professionally
• Foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development with organized activities
• Prepare and set up for class; transfer kids to/from programming
• Maintain attendance, development, and incident records
• Monitor safety and manage environment around toys and equipment
• Use positive behavior management and clear parent/team communication
• Promote all Junior programming to increase participation
• Keep Kids Academy clean and restock supplies after class
• Handle incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Engage groups

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

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.