Kids Instructor

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

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver safe, engaging educational and fitness programming for children from infants to 11 years in the Kids Academy. You will organize, instruct, and supervise activities and host events as needed.

The role requires First Aid and CPR/AED within 60 days, supports child development across cognitive, social, and physical domains, and offers a team-oriented environment emphasizing safety and positive conduct.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification and CPR/AED required within the first 60 days of hire.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand Learnings prior to first day of work.
• 6+ months of teaching children ages 3–11 in similar programs or activities.

Responsibilities

• Greet members and guests in a friendly and professional manner.
• Foster children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development through organized activities.
• Prepare and set up for class and transfer children to and from programming.
• Maintain records of attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitor and maintain a safe environment with respect to toys, equipment, and surroundings.
• Use positive behavior management techniques and communicate with parents and team members.
• Promote all Junior programming to increase participation in Kids & Aquatics.
• Keep the Kids Academy clean and restock supplies after each class.
• Handle incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Engaging children

Communication

Customer service

Education

Teaching experience

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.