Kids Instructor

Life Time, Inc.; Texas; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. in Texas is seeking a Kids Instructor to lead educational and fitness-minded activities for children aged 3 months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. You will organize, instruct, and supervise safe, fun sessions and may host parties and events.

The role emphasizes child development, active engagement, and clear communication with parents. Requirements include completion of required trainings, First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days, and a customer-service mindset to foster a

Qualifications

• Experience engaging children in activities 6+ months preferred.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to manage a group of children and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Greets and interacts with members and guests professionally.
• Instructs organized activities for 3 months to 11 years old.
• Prepares and sets up for class and transitions children between activities.
• Maintains attendance and records of development and incidents.
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment around equipment and children.
• Uses positive behavior management and communicates with parents and team.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation across Kids & Aquatics.
• Keeps the Kids Academy clean and restocks supplies after class.
• Handles incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Teaching children

Customer service

Strong communication

Engaging groups

Education

First Aid/CPR 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.