Gymnastics Assistant

About the role

This position assists with gymnastics operations and general leadership in the gymnastics program. The Gymnastics Assistant will assist with programming and supervision of gymnastics birthday parties and assist with administrative tasks and parent-tot programming. This position will also assist with special projects, such as gymnastics home meets.

Responsibilities

• Administers gymnastics birthday party program, including staff scheduling, general program planning and coordination, marketing efforts and customer communication with a strong focus on safety, customer satisfaction and staff productivity while maintaining high levels of participation.
• Assists with gymnastics class program coordination and supervision for all levels from parent-tot through recreational levels, drop-in gymnastics, and gymnastics camps.
• Determines staffing needs and creates schedules for birthday parties.
• Schedules and maintains birthday party reservations; tracks payments online; confirms birthday party details prior to event.
• Affords in-house trainings for birthday party and gymnastics staff, such as refresher clinics for coaches throughout the year.
• Performs as a gymnastics instructor and/or party host as needed.
• Maintains records and generates reports including daily maintenance records, attendance reports, incident/accident reports, and inventory logs according to District procedures in a timely manner.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, trainings, and orientations.
• Works cooperatively with District staff to ensure a positive customer and program experience including, but not limited to, facility scheduling, maintenance, collaborative programs and registration processes.
• Recognizes emergency and dangerous situations by reacting quickly and calmly; administers first aid and contacts emergency personnel as needed; completes accident/incident reports in a timely manner.
• Responds tactfully, respectfully, and in a timely manner to inquiries and problems in person, through email, phone and mail by providing helpful information and explanations in-line with District policies and procedures within the area of assignment.
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with District employees, vendors, various outside user groups, and participants.
• Creates a welcoming and responsive culture.
• Assists with a variety of District and community-wide special events.

Requirements

• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age with a High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Six (6) months of experience with children, childcare, education, or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Six (6) months of gymnastics coaching experience leading recreational, pre-team, and/or competitive level classes.
• Two (2) years of experience preferred.
• Concussion or ability to obtain within thirty (30) days of hire.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification is required within thirty (30) days of hire. Certification must include an in-person, hands-on skills component.
• Must possess a valid Colorado Driver License or have the ability to obtain upon hire and maintain an acceptable driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of and ability to follow safety and emergency first aid procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Competent in a variety of gymnastics skills progressions and spotting techniques at all levels of gymnastics including competitive, as well as competent in the use of a variety of gymnastics equipment preferred.
• Ability to lead safe, fun and effective movement classes for young children (toddler to school-aged), which includes playing games, singing songs and giving direction to young children and their guardians.
• Ability to lead safe, fun and effective gymnastics classes for youth from recreational level through competitive level preferred.
• Basic math skills and the ability to handle money.
• Ability to perform multiple functions at once and the ability to handle the public in a friendly and professional manner.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Knowledge of or willing to learn recreational programming and gymnastics operations, customer service principles, working with registration, point of sale, and facility scheduling software programs.
• Highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.