Kids Instructor

Life Time, Inc.; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and/or

401(k) retirement savings plan with 21

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave (where required by law

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver engaging, educational and fitness-minded activities for children from three months to 11 years in our Kids Academy.

You will greet families, supervise activities, track attendance, ensure safety, and support events and parties while modeling positive, energetic instruction aligned with our programming schedule. This is an on-site hourly role emphasizing safety and inclusivity with opportunities for staff training and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching children 3–11 in organized activities.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certifications required within 60 days.
• Strong communication with parents and team members.

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instruct activities to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Prepare, set up and transfer children to and from programming.
• Maintain attendance and incident records.
• Promote safety and manage the environment around toys and equipment.
• Use positive behavior techniques and communicate with parents.
• Promote Junior programming and participate in events.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock supplies in program areas.
• Handle incidents calmly and professionally.

Skills

Teaching children

Customer service

Communication

Group engagement

Safety awareness

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

First Aid certification

Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED within 60 days

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.

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

Pay

This is an hourly position with wages starting at $14.00 and pays up to $17.50, based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

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

Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:

• 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.