Kids Instructor — Evenings & Weekends (Ages 3mo–11y)

lifetime; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time Kids Academy is seeking a Kids Instructor to organize and lead educational and fitness-minded activities for children from infancy to 11 years old. You will host events, supervise play, and ensure a safe, engaging environment during programming.

The role requires prior child-education experience, safety certifications, and the ability to guide groups of children with positive behavior support. Join a team dedicated to inclusive, quality activities across Life Time facilities.

Qualifications

• 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
• 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 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

Skills

Teaching children

Customer service

Group engagement

Tools

First Aid CPR/AED

Job description

Life Time Kids Academy is seeking a Kids Instructor to organize and lead educational and fitness-minded activities for children from infancy to 11 years old. You will host events, supervise play, and ensure a safe, engaging environment during programming.

The role requires prior child-education experience, safety certifications, and the ability to guide groups of children with positive behavior support. Join a team dedicated to inclusive, quality activities across Life Time facilities.