Zing! for Kids – Fitness Instructor (NYC & Upper East Side Founding Team)
Location:
Zing! Flagship Studio – 1732 First Avenue, Upper East Side
Mobile locations across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx
Start Date: June 2025
About Zing!
At Zing! for Kids, we make fitness FUN, INCLUSIVE, and EMPOWERING for children ages 2–12. Since launching in 2021, we've been growing rapidly — and now, we’re opening our FIRST flagship studio! We’re looking for a ROCKSTAR Fitness Instructor to join our amaZING team and help inspire the next generation through movement. You MUST ROCK THE ROOM!
About the Role:
As a Zing! Fit Instructor, you will lead dynamic fitness and movement classes for kids, using our signature Zing! Methodology. You’ll teach in our new Upper East Side Studio and at partner locations throughout NYC.
This is a perfect opportunity if you:
Have experience working with young children (especially 2–6 year olds)
Love fitness, movement, and working with kids
Are positive, HIGH ENERGY, and know how to make fitness fun
Are ready to grow with a rapidly expanding, mission-driven company
Schedule Expectations:
Starting June 2025, we’re looking for instructors available for:
Mondays: 8:30AM–3:30PM
Thursdays & Fridays: 8:00AM–5:00PM
Weekday mornings: 9:45AM–11:45AM (select days)
Weekday afternoons: 2:00PM–5:00PM (select days)
Weekends: Saturday & Sunday, 9:00AM–1:00PM
Note: Schedule may vary slightly based on program needs.
What You’ll Do:
Complete Zing! Instructor Training with our Founder and Founding Team
Lead weekly fitness classes for children ages 2–11 at the studio, schools, parks, camps, and events
Provide safe, energetic, and developmentally appropriate instruction
Serve as a positive role model and make fitness exciting for every child
Grow with Zing! through additional teaching opportunities and leadership roles
Qualifications:
2+ years experience working with children (especially ages 2–6)
Certification or education in fitness, movement, dance, physical education, therapy, or a related field
Current Youth CPR/AED + First Aid Certification (or willing to obtain during training)
Strong knowledge of anatomy and proper form for fitness instruction
Experience working in nurseries, preschools, or similar child-centered environments
Must pass a background check and fingerprinting for certain sites
Must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (medical/religious exemptions considered)
Tech-savvy enough to communicate via email, Slack, and text
Who You Are:
HIGH ENERGY and ENGAGING — you naturally bring the "IT" factor
A true team player who is dependable, punctual, and loyal
A "figure-it-outer" who can adapt quickly and solve problems
Passionate about kids' health, wellness, and happiness
Excited to help build a leading youth fitness brand!
Compensation:
$30–$50/hour based on experience, location, and scope of work
Full day rates and special event rates ($20–$25/hour) available
Room for growth within the company as we expand!
How to Apply:
Ready to bring the ZING? 🎉
Send your resume and a short video (2 minutes or less) of you teaching a kids’ fitness activity to:
📧 JOBS@ZING-KIDS.COM
Join an amaZING team, build a future in youth fitness, and let's GO! 🚀
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