Kids Instructor

Life Time Inc.; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. in Westfield, MA, seeks a Kids Instructor to deliver educational and fitness-minded programming for children from 3 months to 11 years.

You will organize, instruct, and run safe, engaging activities and events, including hosting parties, while supporting families and program development. Responsibilities include supervising children, maintaining records, promoting junior programming, and ensuring a clean, safe environment.

Qualifications

• First Aid/CPR certification required within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings before first day of work.
• Ability to engage a group of children aged 3 months to 11 years.

Responsibilities

• Greet and interact with members and guests professionally.
• Instruct organized activities to support children’s development.
• Prepare and set up for classes; transfer kids to/from programming.
• Maintain attendance, development, and incident records.
• Monitor safety and environment with regard to toys, equipment, and kids.
• Use positive behavior management and communicate with parents and team.
• Promote Junior programming to boost participation in Kids & Aquatics programs.
• Maintain cleanliness and restock supplies in Kids Academy; follow checklist.
• Handle incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Customer service

Strong communication

Group engagement

Education

High School Diploma not required

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.