Gymnastic Instructor

Keene Young Mens • Keene, NH

155d

About The Position

The Y is seeking a Gymnastics Instructor to work in their busy Gymnastics Center. In this role you will instruct gymnastics classes in a safe, enjoyable, culturally aware and positive environment that promotes positive youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. The Y offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including free membership, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team of dedicated professionals committed to strengthening community.

Requirements

• Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Must be at least 18 years old to be alone on the floor with class, rental or open gymnastics.
• Must have a fundamental knowledge of gymnastics skills and the ability to demonstrate them.
• Willingness to learn additional areas in the gymnastics department.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with class participants, superiors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to implement oral and written instructions.
• Exercises mature judgment and sound decision making.

Nice To Haves

• Must have a fundamental knowledge of gymnastics skills and the ability to demonstrate them.
• Willingness to learn additional areas in the gymnastics department.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with class participants, superiors, and co-workers.
• Must be able to implement oral and written instructions.
• Exercises mature judgment and sound decision making.
• Must have 5+ years of gymnastics or related coaching or teaching experience.
• Must have knowledge of proper use of gymnastics equipment.
• Ability to lift equipment and spot children.

Responsibilities

• Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests while exemplifying the Y’s commitment to the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Leads energizing, fun, culturally aware, safe, and educational group classes, as directed by the supervisor, to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Builds effective, culturally aware, authentic relationships with members
• Helps members connect with each other and the YMCA.
• Provides direct supervision and instruction to gymnastic participants in accordance with the YMCA best practices, policies and procedures.
• Assists with setting up and adjusting lesson plans and structure of classes, rentals, and open gymnastics.
• Builds effective, culturally aware, authentic relationships with students.
• Identifies potential volunteers/employees.
• Develops positive relationships with participants and provides motivational support and guidance.
• Performs evaluations each session which will give participants a baseline from which to grow.
• Conveys program information, surveys, and annual campaign information to participants.
• Participates in staff meetings, training, events, reviews, and other scheduled events.
• Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.

Benefits

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed