About the position
The Kids Instructor is responsible for providing high-quality educational and fitness programming for children aged three months to 11 years in the Kids Academy. This role involves organizing, instructing, and implementing safe and entertaining activities, as well as hosting parties and events. The Kids Instructor plays a crucial role in fostering children's development while ensuring a fun and safe environment.
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.
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.
Nice-to-haves
- 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.
