Gymnastics Instructor

Mission Statement

The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division of The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that encourage, enrich, and strengthen children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

Summary/Primary Purpose

The Gymnastics Instructor will instruct gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheer classes and camps in a safe, positive, educational and fun environment.

Essential Functions

• Executes planned activities to include age and ability level appropriate skills.
• Assists Lead Gymnastics Instructor in planning program activities.
• Participates in structured activities with the children; observes and assists participants in acquiring new skills.
• Provides safe and effective spotting skills as appropriate for class (to include various skills such as forward/backward rolls, vaulting, beam, handsprings, etc.) and maintains a safe environment for program participants.
• Prepares gymnastics area for daily activities and cleans up at end of the day.
• Checks equipment for safety and reports any safety issues to supervisor immediately.
• Participates in instructing participants in team competition settings as appropriate.
• Directly oversees the work of any aides assigned to work in the program area at all times and ensures that minor support staff are never left unattended with program participants.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old for instructor position.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer is strongly preferred.
• Or – Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• First Aid, CPR and AED Certification.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier.

Mental and Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and actively physically engage with participants throughout the duration of the work shift.
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Climb stairs.
• Balance.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Talk or hear.
• Taste or smell.

Working Conditions

• Work environment characteristics described at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• This job is performed in a busy recreation setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
• The building is climate controlled and most work will be done at normal room temperature, however some work areas may be more humid or of variable temperature based on the activities taking place at the time.
• This position will require performance of duties during hours commensurate with the hours of operation at the Kroc Center including some nights and weekends.
• The employee may occasionally be required to travel to team competitions at offsite locations; during these competitions, the employee will be exposed to environmental conditions present at the site.

Pay

The Gymnastics Instructor is paid $18.00/hour.

Schedule

The Gymnastics Instructor is a part time (up to 18 hours/week) position.