KIDS FITNESS INSTRUCTOR Apply
Full job description
We are currently looking for a ROCKSTAR Fitness Instructor to lead our kids programming in the New York City Area (primarily Manhattan, Queens & Brooklyn). We are immediately hiring for our summer camp programs that require full & half day commitments Monday through Friday. There are other opportunities in other regions (Long Island & Westchester), if desired. We also have some Spring openings for afterschool & weekend events, if interested. There is long-term growth opportunities during the school year for afterschool & in-school enrichment. If you think you'd rock this job, check out the qualifications & information:
About You:
- You have a passion for fitness & helping children to feel their best
- You genuinely love children
- You taught/worked with kids (3-11 yrs) for at least two years (ideally 3-8 yrs)
- You are warm, energetic and bring radiant, positive, BIG energy wherever you go!
- Tou have experience as a certified group exercise instructor, personal trainer or something similar (i.e. movement coach, dance teacher, PE educator, etc.)
- You can manage multiple things happening at once and \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"have eyes on the room\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\"
- Are you responsible and take ownership over your work?
- Are you eager to learn, be a part of an amaZING team, and grow?
- ARE YOU AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING DAYS/TIMES:
> SUMMER: WEEKDAYS (ALL DAY FROM ABOUT 9AM-3:30PM) Programs are in NYC with some full days at a camp site in Rockland County. For Rockland, you will need to be available to commute from 8AM-9PM and 3:30-5PM.
School year afterschool programs are typically 2:30-5PM with some events & parties on weekends.
If you said yes, then this opportunity is for you!
Zing! is looking to bring on a new Zing! Fit Instructor to our NYC team. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside the Founder, learn how to teach fitness to kids, employ the signature Zing! methodology, and lead your own classes. Additionally, there are plenty of areas for growth within the company. Pay is based on scope of work, location, and experience, ranging from $20-35/hour over the summmer with several day rates for full day offerings, which will be explained in the interview process. During the school year, single class rates range from $40-60/hour.
Since launching in March 2021, we continue to experience exponential expansion and need your skills and enthusiasm. Join an amaZING team, build a program that will empower the next generation through fitness, be recognized as a youth fitness leader, and let's GO!
What Youll Do:
- Go through the Zing! Instructor training led by the Zing! For Kids Founder and the Founding Instructor Team. Training will be in NYC, so you will need to be able to commute for training.
- Teach weekly classes to children (primarily 3-11) at camps. We are asking instructors to commit to full days (ie 9AM-4PM) but you can choose how many days each week
- Be given incremental opportunities to work and/or lead our events & parties.
Qualifications:
- Current Youth CPR/AED and Personal Liability Insurance (you can get this during training period)
- Strong knowledge of anatomy to effectively cue and coach different exercises & movements and be able to teach that to kids -- proper form is key!
- Basic understanding of how to communicate with children
- Experience working with preschool age children
- Willing to go through background check & get fingerprinted
- MUST BE HIGH ENERGY & ENGAGING! YOU NEED TO BRING IT
- Must love working with children & care about their wellbeing <3
- MUST be extremely responsible, loyal & PUNCTUAL -- we are working with children
- Desire to grow your business by expanding the Zing! mission through YOUR classes
- MUST be able to communicate via email, Slack, and text message
- Excellent communication & customer service skills
- MUST be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 unless they are exempt for medical/religious reasons and follow all Covid-19 protocols set in place
- Preference is given to those with certifications & extensive experience in group fitness, strong background working with children, and/or have performed for children/families.
- MUST be a figure-outter, self-starter, able to learn on-the-go, and EXCITED to bring positive energy to children.
- MUST be able to work weekday shifts (times will vary depending on the location). There are some opportunities for weekends should you want that, too.
NOTE: This is a contract role with opportunities for growth beyond the summer!
Interested? Excited? Email us with your resume & a video (2 minutes or less!) with sharing why we need to hire you (tip: the more energy, the better!).
APPLY NOW JOBS@ZING-KIDS.COM
Job Types: Part-time, Contract, Seasonal
Pay: $120.00 - $200.00 per day
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunities for advancement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
Work Location: In person
