Our team of Fit 4 Life Kids Activity Specialists are the top dance, sport, fitness and martial arts experts in New York City. Each team member has years of experience working with children/teens and is trained in our Play with a Purpose program model.
We recruit, screen, and train only the highest quality professionals:
- Physical Education Teachers
- Youth Fitness Experts (Youth Yoga, Fit Games, Strength & Conditioning and more)
- Dance Teachers (Hip Hop, African, Modern, Afro-Caribbean, and more)
- Martial Artists (Capoeira, Karate, Kickboxing and more)
- Sport Coaches (basketball, soccer, track, and more)
- Small Space Activity Specialists
All of our instructors complete our six-hour training program in addition to attending regularly scheduled staff development workshops. Our training components include:
- How to create an all-inclusive environment
- Understanding your role in the fight against child obesity
- Principles of youth development
- Keys to effective classroom management
- How to create easy to follow lesson plans
- How to manage difficult behavior while motivating
Every instructor submits weekly lesson plans meeting
high-level standards.
JOIN OUR TEAM!
We
are seeking caring professionals in the areas of children's dance,
sports, martial arts and fitness to work in our Fit 4 Life Kids
program.
In order to be considered for the position you MUST have the following: - Experience working with children and/or teens.
- Experience teaching groups of children and/or teens.
- A clear demonstration of success in working with children and/or teens (verified by references).
Additional requirements that are a plus, but not required: - Updated First Aid/CPR
- Fingerprinted by the Department of Education or New York Charter School Center
- Carry your own liability insurance
- Up to date certifications (applies to personal trainers, group fitness instructors and coaches)
Job Details: - Work with children in grades K-12.
- Teach a group of 15-20 students.
- 3-8 hours a week depending on the school you are placed in.
- Mostly after school hours, any time between 3 and 6p.m.
- Must be able to commit to working half of a school year or a full school year (Sept.-June).
- Ongoing training and support are provided.
How to apply: - Email your cover letter and resume as an attachment to info@fit4lifenyc.com.
- Cover letter and resume MUST be emailed as an attachment. You will not be considered if it is not.
- Please no phone calls. You will be contacted if we find that your resume and experience meet our requirements.
