Kids Instructor

Life Time; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on products and services

401(k) retirement savings plan

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave

Job summary

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

Responsibilities include greeting members, fostering development, preparing classes, maintaining records and ensuring safety. Certification in First Aid/CPR is required within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED is acceptable.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR/AED required within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Greets members and guests professionally and fosters a friendly environment.
• Instructs and organizes activities to support cognitive, social, and physical development.
• Prepares, sets up, and transfers children to and from programming.
• Maintains attendance, development, and incident records.
• Ensures safety and a healthy environment and communicates with parents.
• Promotes Junior programming to boost participation in Kids & Aquatics.
• Keeps Kids Academy clean and restocks supplies after classes.
• Handles incidents calmly and professionally.

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification within 60 days of hire

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

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.