Part Time Coach/Assistant Coach

The Little Gym of Abington•Jenkintown, PA

16h•$10 - $18

About The Position

All instructors report directly to the gym's Directors and are responsible for teaching exceptional classes and delivering The Little Gym programs according to standards and recommendations. To teach the best classes, an Instructor must be physically fit, energetic, and enthusiastic. They must learn several different Lesson Plans and be able to implement them based on the needs of individual students and classes. An Instructor must have the ability to juggle several tasks and adapt well to change. They must relate well to children, parents, and team members. Instructors are also the front line of customer communication and service. They must be able to assist in the promotion of The Little Gym and sell the program at every opportunity.

Requirements

MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN IN SOME CAPACITY!
Sociable – understands people
Positive, warm personality
Enthusiastic, fun, and downright magical!
Solid communication with adults and children
Creative and resourceful
Proactive – self motivated
Adapts easy to varying situations
Strong work ethic
Cool under pressure
Can build and maintain relationships
Physically fit and able bodied
Excellent time management skills

Nice To Haves

Background or training in any of the following is ideal:
Gymnastics (or other related sport) performance/coaching
Physical Education
Child Development or Education - day cares or preschools
Kinesiology, Anatomy or Physiology
Sales and/or Customer Service
Babysitting

Responsibilities

Reinforcement of the Core Values and Mission Statement of The Little Gym and thorough understanding of The Little Gym philosophy and program
Communicate information accurately and professionally to customers
Contribute to a fun and productive work environment
Protect quality of The Little Gym curriculum through proper use of lesson plans and training materials
Assure all safety guidelines are met and maintained, creating a safe environment for the Team and customers
Work with a Director to complete Instructor training for all programs (classes, parties, events, etc.) you teach at The Little Gym, using our training resources, tools, and formats (Training videos, Lesson Plans, Skill Cards, role plays, etc.)
Participate in evaluations and feedback sessions designed to improve your teaching ability, as scheduled and facilitated by the Program and Gym Directors
Attend Team meetings and training sessions as scheduled by the Owner or Directors
Maintain a safe, fun and productive class environment through the use of proper class management techniques, safety guidelines and assessing the needs of the group
Deliver superior customer service in the lobby and at front desk as scheduled
Convert trial class participants into members and retain them from semester to semester through the teaching of great classes, thorough communication, and asking them to enroll
Assist in the light desk duties
Maintain safe classroom conditions. Report any unsafe equipment or materials to the a Director. Take appropriate action to correct any problems
Participate in cleaning and maintenance of the facility
Complete and follow up on accident reports as necessary, and notify a Director
Effectively resolve customer concerns or requests. Report issues that you cannot settle to a Director
Perform opening and/or closing procedures as scheduled
Perform other duties and special projects assigned by the Owner and Directors within given time and quality specifications
Responsibilities are subject to change. Anything that needs to be done…do it. We work as the Team, not as the individual