What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Toddler Gym Instructor position at Romp n' Roll Katy?
Position Overview
Do you love working with young children, bringing energy into a room, and making people feel welcome? Romp n’ Roll is looking for enthusiastic, dependable, and engaging instructors to join our team!
Our instructors are at the heart of the Romp n’ Roll experience. You’ll lead fun, interactive classes for young children through gym, music, art, and enrichment activities while creating an environment where kids can learn, play, explore, and build confidence.
This is a great role for someone who enjoys being active, isn’t afraid to be silly, can confidently lead a room, and genuinely enjoys connecting with children and their families. Every class is an opportunity to create an experience that makes families excited to come back!
What You’ll DoLead Amazing Classes
- Lead fun, high-energy classes using Romp n’ Roll curriculum and class standards.
- Come prepared and ready to start each class on time.
- Review lesson plans and prepare equipment, props, instruments, art supplies, and other materials before class.
- Keep children engaged through enthusiasm, encouragement, movement, music, creativity, and plenty of personality!
- Adjust your approach when needed while still maintaining the structure and goals of the class.
- Reset and prepare the gym or classroom between classes so the next group receives the same great experience.
Connect With Kids & Families
- Give families a warm, enthusiastic welcome from the moment they arrive.
- Learn children’s names and get to know their personalities, interests, and needs.
- Build genuine relationships with parents and caregivers and help them feel connected to the Romp n’ Roll community.
- Create an inclusive environment where new families and longtime members feel equally welcomed.
- Share positive moments from class and communicate professionally with parents about their child’s experience.
- Be knowledgeable about our classes, memberships, events, camps, birthday parties, and other programs so you can help families discover everything Romp n’ Roll has to offer.
Help Turn Great First Visits Into New Members
Trial classes are often a family’s first experience with Romp n’ Roll, and our instructors play a huge role in making that experience memorable.
- Know when trial families are attending your classes and be ready to welcome them.
- Take time to personally connect with trial families and learn what they’re looking for.
- Make sure trial children and caregivers feel included and engaged throughout the class.
- Share helpful information with the Membership Desk team so they can provide personalized follow-up.
- Understand current promotions, membership options, and key programs so you can confidently answer basic questions.
- Help create the kind of experience that makes families excited to become members.
Keep Kids Safe & Our Space Ready
- Actively supervise children throughout classes, Open Play, camps, parties, and other activities.
- Follow all Romp n’ Roll safety policies and procedures.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe class spaces.
- Help clean and sanitize equipment, toys, supplies, and frequently used areas.
- Immediately communicate injuries, incidents, safety concerns, or facility issues to management.
Be a Great Teammate
We’re a small team, which means everyone plays an important part in keeping the center running smoothly.
- Be dependable and maintain consistent attendance for your scheduled classes and shifts.
- Communicate schedule concerns or anticipated absences as early as possible and according to company policy.
- Work collaboratively with fellow instructors, Membership Desk team members, Lead Instructors, and Store Management.
- Be open to coaching, feedback, and continued learning.
- Participate in required training and team meetings.
- Assist with Open Play, camps, birthday parties, special events, and other programs as scheduled.
- Help with class preparation, organization, cleaning, and general center operations during scheduled working hours.
- Take initiative! If you see something that needs to be done, jump in and help rather than waiting to be asked.
What We’re Looking For
You may be a great fit if you:
- Genuinely enjoy working with infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and young children.
- Bring positive energy and enthusiasm to work.
- Are comfortable speaking, singing, moving, being silly, and performing in front of children and adults.
- Are dependable and able to maintain a consistent work schedule.
- Have strong communication and customer service skills.
- Enjoy meeting new people and building relationships with families.
- Work well as part of a team and are willing to jump in where needed.
- Are receptive to coaching and able to consistently follow established curriculum, policies, and procedures.
- Can safely participate in active classes that may involve sitting on the floor, standing, bending, lifting, demonstrating movements, and moving equipment.
Experience in early childhood education, recreation, gymnastics, dance, music, theater, camps, childcare, teaching, or another child-focused environment is a plus, but it is not required. We’re happy to train the right person who brings the energy, reliability, and personality we’re looking for!
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 10.0 – 30.0 per week
Application Question(s):
- What interest you about working with kids and families?
- Do you have experience being a part of a team. If so, please briefly describe.
- Do you have experience related to art, music, singing, or other performance arts?
- This role is part-time. Do you understand that hours may fluctuate, particularly during the initial training period?
- What do you like most about working with kids?
- Are you comfortable leading classes in front of kids and adults?
- We are open Monday - Sunday. Are there any days or times that you do not have availability?
- Please list 3 dates/times you're available for a video interview.
Work Location: In person
Salary : $13 - $15