Gymnastics Instructor

Responsibilities

• Prepares and instructs gymnastics classes;
• Trains aides;
• Supervises programs;
• Instructs level appropriate gymnastics skills for recreation gymnastics and/or ninja classes, birthday parties, and special events;
• Trains gymnasts in strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and coordination;
• Supervises assigned area of facility;
• Interprets program curriculum orally and visually to students and parents;
• Ensures that safety precautions are observed in all activities;
• Reports to Recreation Programmer III orally and in writing on activities, groups or individuals, plans or problems;
• Uses correct spotting techniques;
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

• General knowledge of gymnastics equipment and skills;
• General knowledge of individual organization, principles, techniques, and methods used in gymnastics;
• General knowledge of child behavior and coaching techniques;
• Ability to ask questions and communicate effectively to children;
• Ability to communicate well, verbally and in writing.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and less than 1 year of experience in competitive gymnastics, cheer or ninja in college, high school and/or club level plus some experience in teaching and coaching gymnastics, cheer or ninja.

Benefits

Please click here for our part-time benefits. Note: All employees are required to have direct deposit of their bi-weekly paychecks into one or more financial institution(s) of their choice. Information must be presented at time of hire. Proper Identification must be shown at time of hire in order to complete the necessary paperwork for compliance with the Immigration Control and Reform Act of 1986.

Required Questions

• Please explain your experience in the sport of gymnastics and/or ninja.
• Please list your years of experience working with children and their ages.
• Are you CPR/First Aid certified?
  • Yes
  • No
• Are you available in the evenings and weekends?
  • Yes
  • No