Gymnastic Coach II

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

10d•$15 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Gymnastic Coach II is a Part-Time Position. We offer competitive compensation, PTO and an employee discount for part-time employees. Job Purpose: To plan, teach and instruct girls and boys preschool and recreational gymnastics classes in a safe manner with a recreational focus.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age, or 15 with a valid worker's permit
Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
Ability to work with and instruct children
Ability to multi-task workload
Customer service focus
Oral and written communication skills
Organization and interpersonal skills
Planning and problem solving skills
Ability to respond to problems or stressful situations at all times and with good judgment and accuracy
Ability to follow directions and work with limited supervision
Ability to convey a favorable Park District image with the media, partner organizations, and the public
Ability to work effectively with entire District staff, works with a variety of people and personalities, and maintains a positive working relationship with other employees
Establishes and maintains the highest standards of ethical conduct

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of gymnastics coaching experience preferred
Former gymnast willing to train and learn
Knowledge and experience in Microsoft office applications

Responsibilities

Teaches recreational gymnastics classes to preschoolers aged 3 ½ to 5 and recreational students age 6 and up
Evaluates participant skill progress
Maintains equipment and gymnastics facility
Prepares and delivers class lesson plans with gymnastics program standards
Spots participants on gymnastics equipment and tumbling skills
Provides class leadership
Performs office/clerical tasks as necessary
Prepares incident and accident reports
Prepares and coaches teams for competition upon request
Teach parent and tot gymnastics classes for age 2-3 years
Teach tumbling, trampoline, adult gymnastics, cheer and other gymnastics related programs upon request
Lead gymnastics birthday parties
Assists with the monitoring of first aid supplies and equipment for gymnastics center
Maintains knowledge of and follows all Federal, State, Local and Park District safety regulations
Maintains a complete understanding of Park District emergency action plan
Communicates any program deviations to immediate supervisor and customer service staff
Available nights and weekends as needed
Attends staff meetings as needed or requested
Performs other projects as assigned