Kids Instructor

Part-time

Life Time Fitness

Romeoville, ILPart-time$15–18/hrPosted 1w agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$15–18/hr
Location
Romeoville, IL
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

First Aid Certification, Infant/Child And Adult CPR/AED Certification

Job overview

Life Time Fitness is hiring a Kids Instructor. The Kids Instructor provides best‑in‑class, educational and fitness‑oriented programming for children ages three months to 11 years, organizing, instructing, and ensuring safe, fun activities while maintaining records and handling incidents.

Key focus areas include Greet, acknowledge, and interact with members and guests in a friendly and professional manner, Foster children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development by instructing organized activities, and Prepare and set up for class and transfer kids to and from programming.

Preferred (not required): Positive Behavior Management, Customer Service, Communication, and Ability To Engage Group Of Children.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Positive Behavior ManagementCustomer ServiceCommunicationAbility to Engage Group of Children

Qualifications

Less Than a High School Diploma or GEDCompletion of Kids on-Demand Required LearningsFirst Aid Certification, Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED Certification6+ Months Teaching Children Ages 3 – 11 in Similar Programs or Activities

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
401(k) Match

Full 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 $15.00 and pays up to $18.00, 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 may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.

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.

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