Kids Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Pickerington (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Pickerington, OH is seeking a Kids Instructor to deliver educational and fitness-minded programming for children aged three months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. You will organize, instruct, and implement safe, fun activities and may host parties and events.

The role emphasizes engaging groups, maintaining records, promoting junior programming, and upholding a clean, safe environment. CPR/First Aid within 60 days and completion of required Learnings are required before day

Qualifications

• Completion of all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings prior to first day of work
• First Aid certification and CPR/AED for Infant/Child and Adult within 60 days of hire
• Less than a High School Diploma or GED may be acceptable depending on state requirements

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with members and guests in a friendly, professional manner
• Fosters children's development by instructing organized activities per the Kids Academy schedule
• Prepares and sets up for class and transfers kids to and from programming
• Maintains records of attendance, development, and incidents
• Monitors safety and environment, ensuring safe use of toys and equipment
• Uses positive behavior management and clear communication with parents and team
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation
• Maintains the Kids Academy and other areas by following cleaning checklists and restocking
• Handles incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally

Skills

Teaching children 3-11

Engagement

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Less than 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.