Parent-Tot Gymnastics Instructor

About the role

The Goodson Recreation Center is seeking an enthusiastic, engaging, fun individual to work with toddler and preschool aged children, encouraging physical activity, and teaching basic gymnastics skills that emphasize gross and fine motor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Encourage physical activity and teach basic gymnastics skills to young children.
• Communicate effectively to establish and maintain working relationships with employees and the public.
• May receive complimentary registration for one of their own children in a Parent-Tot or District recreation gymnastics class.

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of employment (offered through SSPRD employment).

Qualifications

• Prior experience working with young children, such as preschool, summer camps, youth sports, etc.
• Gymnastics experience is a bonus, but not a requirement of this position - we can teach you the basic shapes and spotting techniques.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• FREE use of District fitness centers and swimming pools.
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employees working 14+ hours/week).
• Paid sick leave.
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within.
• Flexible schedules.

Pay

• $15.70 - $19.00 per hour.

Schedule

• Immediate openings for Gymanstics Parent-Tot class Instructors.

About Us

We are committed to fostering healthy living through stewardship of the environment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreational services and programs. We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west of I-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions of Douglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-service recreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, two ice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden event center a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainment center, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly 3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119 multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles of trails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre South Platte Park.

To view a complete listing of the District's most current benefit package, please visit http://careers.ssprd.org.