Kids Instructor

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

Job summary

Life Time Johns is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver engaging educational and fitness minded programming for children aged 3 months through 11 years in the Kids Academy.

You will organize, instruct and supervise activities, communicate with parents, maintain safety, attendance records and a clean, welcoming environment, and may host parties and events. A passion for helping kids learn through play and strong teamwork with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• High-energy caregiver focused on child development and safety.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand required learnings prior to start.
• First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with members and guests professionally.
• Instruct activities to support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Prepare materials and transfer children to and from programming.
• Maintain attendance records and incidents.
• Ensure a safe environment with proper equipment use.
• Communicate clearly with parents and team members.
• Promote all junior programming and other Life Time activities.
• Keep the Kids Academy clean and restock supplies.
• Handle incidents calmly and professionally.

Skills

Child instruction

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

Tools

First Aid certification

CPR/AED certification

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.