Kids Team Member

Life Time Inc.; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Life Time Inc. is seeking a Kids Instructor in Urbandale, Iowa, to provide educational and fitness programming for children aged 3 to 11. Responsibilities include organizing fun activities, ensuring safety, and promoting engagement. Candidates should have customer service skills, and First Aid certification is required within 60 days of hire. Ideal applicants will have experience teaching children and be committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of all Kids On-Demand Required Learnings prior to the first day of work.
• 6+ months of teaching children ages 3 – 11 in similar programs or activities.

Responsibilities

• Greets, acknowledges, and interacts with members and guests in a friendly manner.
• Instructs organized activities in accordance with the Kids Academy Schedule.
• Maintains records of children’s attendance, development, and incidents.
• Monitors children to keep a safe and healthy environment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Ability to engage a group of children

Education

Less than a High School Diploma or GED

First Aid certification

Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED certification required 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. 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.