Youth Gymnastics Instructor

Department: Center Staff
Location: Oak Square YMCA
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 / hour

About the Role

The Gymnastics Instructor will impact the community in the areas of healthy living, youth development, and social responsibility through the effective management of the YMCA gymnastics program. They will assist the Gymnastics Coordinator in managing the program in accordance with the policies and purpose of the Oak Square YMCA.

This is a part-time weekend position with availability needed on Saturday or Sunday mornings or early afternoons.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of a safe and effective curriculum for the YMCA gymnastics program.
• Serve as an instructor and communication liaison between the Youth and Families Director and gymnastics parents.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings.
• Direct and supervise gymnastics classes, evaluating gymnasts on their performance level to place them in the correct classes.
• Engage in active listening and model relationship-building skills in all interactions with members, volunteers, guests, and staff to build relationships and communicate the YMCA’s mission.
• Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely and professional manner.
• Reflect and uphold the mission and core values of the YMCA when dealing with participants, parents, and community members.
• Follow and enforce YMCA policies and procedures; respond to emergency situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of experience in teaching and coaching youth gymnastics.
• Ability to design and implement creative lesson plans utilizing coaching and facilitation skills with groups of 5-10 students.
• Desire to build relationships and make a positive impact in the lives of youth.
• High level of organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work as an integral member of the team.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Ability to interpret and carry out the mission and goals of the YMCA.
• Minimum of 20 years of age.
• High School Diploma.

Qualifications

• Certifications: CPR, First Aid, AED as offered by the YMCA.
• Embody the mission, vision, and core values of the YMCA.
• Effective communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of gymnastics principles, specific to the established curriculum.

Benefits

• FREE YMCA Membership for you.
• Discount on specialty programs like Personal Training and Swimming Lessons.
• Discounted or FREE family membership.
• Robust Retirement Plan up to 10% (see eligibility requirements).
• Health, Dental, and Vision Benefit Package.
• Vacation and Sick Time (part-time employees receive sick time).
• Opportunities to develop leadership skills in a caring, challenging, and diverse working environment.
• Access to YMCA career training programs and collaboration with passionate colleagues.
• Healthy work/life balance.

Pay

$18.00 - $20.00 / hour

Schedule

Part-time weekend position with availability needed on Saturday or Sunday mornings or early afternoons.