Zing! for Kids is currently looking for a ROCKSTAR Fitness Instructor to join our NYC Team, primarily teaching classes in Queens and Manhattan, with opportunities across all boroughs and surrounding areas. The ideal candidate is available on Tuesdays from 2:30-5:30PM with other weekdays and late mornings, too. You will teach INCLUSIVE, FUN, ENERGETIC movement classes to kids and should have experience working with elementary & preschool-age children. There are long-term growth opportunities during the school year and over the summer. If you think you'd rock this job, check out the qualifications & information:

ABOUT YOU:

  • Have a passion for fitness & helping children to feel their best!

  • Have taught/worked with kids (3-12 yrs) for at least two years

  • Have experience as a certified group exercise instructor, personal trainer or something similar (i.e. movement coach, dance teacher, PE educator, etc.)

  • You radiate positive energy! You bring the FUN, BIG ENERGY wherever you go

  • You genuinely LOVE kids

  • Are available on Tuesdays from 2:30-5:30PM as well as other weekday afternoons and select weekends for events/parties

  • Can manage multiple things happening at once

  • You are responsible and take ownership over your work

  • You are eager to learn, be a part of an amaZING team, and grow

If you said yes, then this opportunity is for you!

Zing! is looking to bring on a new Zing! Fit Instructor to the NYC region. Our sites are located across New York City, Westchester and Long Island. 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 $35-50/hour with several day rates for full day offerings, which will be explained in the interview process.

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 You’ll Do:

  • Go through the Zing! Instructor training led by the Zing! For Kids Founder and the Founding Instructor Team

  • Teach weekly classes to children (primarily 3-11) at schools, community centers, camps, events, parks, etc. During the school year, we require at least 4 hours/week of teaching and during the summer at least two full days of teaching during prime time. There are areas of growth and incremental work opportunities.

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 for certain sites

  • 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 & proud smiles to children.

  • MUST have a flexible schedule to work weekday shifts (times will vary depending on the location). For Spring, there are some opportunities for weekday mornings and weekends should you want that, too.

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!) to JOBS@ZING-KIDS.COM.

NYC Zing! Fit Instructor Job Opportunity (FALL 2024)