Kids Instructor Progressive Dance Teacher

Life Time, Inc.; Gilbert (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Kids Instructor to provide engaging educational and fitness activities for children aged 3 to 11. The role involves organizing classes, ensuring safety, and fostering children's development. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to creating a fun environment. First Aid and CPR certifications are required within the first 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• First Aid certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required within 60 days of hire.
• 6+ months of teaching children ages 3 - 11 in similar programs or activities.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, instructs, and implements safe, fun activities for children ages 3 to 11.
• Maintains records of children's attendance and development.
• Promotes Junior programming to increase participation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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.