Life Time Inc.·Chappaqua, New York
Organize and implement safe, engaging educational and fitness programming for children aged 4 to 11. Maintain a healthy environment by managing equipment, cleaning program spaces, and utilizing positive behavior management techniques.
The Kids Camp Electives Instructor provides best-in-class, educational/fitness-minded programming for our camp children within their area of expertise. Instructors will organize, instruct, and implement safe, fun and engaging activities for children between the ages of 4 to 11 years during Summer Camp.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Engages children in organized activities within their area of expertise.
Is prepared for teaching class and ensures that their lessons help to develop each child’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
Monitors and interacts with children; maintaining a safe and healthy environment with respect to sports equipment, other children, and surroundings.
Utilizes positive behavior management techniques and communicates clearly with children and camp counselors.
Maintains all program spaces used for programming by utilizing the cleaning checklist and completing assigned tasks. Restocks supplies and cleans up equipment after each class.
Handles incidents and emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
Communicates professionally with Kids Camp leadership, ensuring they are aware of any issues, concerns, or needs.
• Less than HS Graduate
• Nothing required
This is an hourly position with wages starting at $16.50 and pays up to $19.50, based on experience and qualifications.
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.
Preferred experience includes 6+ months working with children and 1+ years of instruction in the specific area of expertise. Candidates must be able to demonstrate physical skills and lift more than 30 lbs routinely.
Market context
In New York, kids camp electives instructors in karate and dance are often sought for seasonal and after-school programs that need staff who can lead structured activities and manage groups of children safely. These roles are competitive because employers look for both child-facing experience and proven instruction in the specialty, plus the ability to demonstrate physical skills and handle routine lifting. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant teaching experience and any youth program or camp background.