Kids Instructor

lifetime; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully subsidized membership

Discounts on Life Time products and1

401(k) retirement savings plan with 21

Training and professional development

Paid sick leave where required by law

Job summary

Life Time in Wisconsin seeks a Kids Instructor to provide best-in-class educational and fitness-minded programming for children aged 3 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 welcoming guests, guiding activities, maintaining attendance records, and ensuring a safe, clean learning environment while collaborating with parents and team members.

Qualifications

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED.
• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within 60 days.
• Completion of all Kids On-Demand Learnings prior to first day of work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Greets, acknowledges, and interacts with members and guests in a friendly, professional manner.
• Instructs organized activities to foster cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
• Prepares and sets up for class and transfers kids to and from programming.
• Maintains records of children's attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitors safety and cleanliness of the environment and equipment.
• Uses positive behavior management and communicates with parents and team members.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation across Kids & Aquatics.
• Maintains the Kids Academy areas by following cleaning checklists and restocking.
• Handles incidents and emergencies calmly and professionally.

Skills

Teaching children

Group engagement

Customer service

Communication skills

First Aid CPR

Education

No high school diploma required

First Aid/CPR certification within 60 days

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. R estocks 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
• A bility 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 $16.00 and pays up to $19.00, 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.