Gymnastics Coordinator

Overview

Salary Range: $19.38 - $31.32 Hourly

Position Type: Full Time

Under the direction of the Recreation Supervisor-Gymnastics, this position is responsible for organizing and conducting all recreation programs, as well as instructing classes while supporting the Gymnastics Supervisor with administrative duties.

Essential Functions

• Coordinates and promotes recreation programs including camps
• Responsible for teaching recreation classes
• Must possess a highly defined focus towards both internal and external guest service
• Coordinate class and staff schedules with Supervisor and Team Coordinator
• Responsible for development of program curriculum
• Teach recreation groups through all rotations that are considered safe by current standards
• Explain and demonstrate age appropriate gymnastics skills
• Observe and assist participants in acquiring new skills
• Set up equipment specific to each class
• Check equipment and gym regularly to ensure a safe environment for participants
• Maintain accurate records of participants' attendance, payment, and progress
• Report accidents and injuries that occur during class
• Administer first-aid as necessary
• Inform parents of program policies and information
• Assist recreation supervisor-gymnastics by providing input for classes and camps for District's seasonal advertising, budget, and marketing
• Attend trainings, clinics, and conferences to learn new or different ideas
• Find substitutes for classes when not available
• Organizes and maintains gym
• Answer phones and return messages as needed
• Responsible for preparing all administrative paperwork for the recreation program

Management and Supervisory Duties

• Provide proper training by instructing recreation instructors and aids on spotting skills, refining current coaching skills, and ensuring staff attendance in spotting clinics
• Find substitutes and/or fill in for staff when they cannot attend scheduled classes
• Requires the ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with other District personnel, the general public, and representatives of other government agencies
• Meets with program staff as needed
• Provides staff evaluation input to recreation supervisor-gymnastics

Illustrative Examples of Duties

• Create handouts to inform gymnasts and parents of upcoming events and current program information
• Set up and clean up gym for daily circuits
• Use current computer software to produce attendance sheets for instructors
• Use current computer software to determine participation and revenue
• Create weekly outline of themes and circuits for classes for instructors to follow

Qualifications

Skills

• Physical education instruction skills
• Basic computer skills in MS Office
• Organizational skills
• Advanced customer service and phone etiquette skills

Knowledge

• Expert knowledge of preschool aged children and gymnastics fundamentals
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the District

Abilities

• Requires the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in an indoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions
• Ability to instruct gymnasts properly and safely to reach goal

Required Training, Experience and Qualifications

• Four (4) year degree in Physical Education, Recreation, Early Childhood Education, or equivalent education and experience
• CPR/AED, and First-Aid Certification, or have the ability to obtain within six-months (6) of employment
• KAT Safety Certification through USAG or equivalent
• MELPD through USAG
• One (1) year program coordination experience
• Two (2) years coaching experience