Gymnastics Assistants - Competitive Team (Temporary/Multiple Vacancies)
About The Position
The Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) is seeking Gymnastics Assistants for multiple temporary positions supporting instructors and working with children and adults in our Gymnastics Program. These roles assist with Competitive Team programs and help provide safe, fun, and high-quality gymnastics instruction to the Arlington County community. Our well-established program includes two USA Gymnastics member clubs, the Arlington Aerials and Arlington Tigers, offering Development Program Levels 3–10 and Xcel/Club Levels Silver–Diamond (Platinum for Tigers). Teams compete at the local, state, regional, and national levels under the guidance of experienced gymnastics instructors. The ideal candidate will have the ability to assist with intermediate to upper-level youth and adult classes. Concepts taught throughout the course are moderately complex and require considerable technical experience.
Requirements
- Some experience with gymnastics or administering recreational programs. Gymnastics experience may come from a variety of sources, such as work, volunteering or formal athletic participation.
- Ability to assist with intermediate to upper-level youth and adult classes.
- Selected candidates must possess or obtain Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED Certification, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- A complete application will include an attached resume which highlights how your background and experience align with the qualifications for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Women’s or Men’s competitive gymnastics (any competitive levels)
- Involvement in a competitive or recreational gymnastics program as an athlete
- Coaching or teaching gymnastics
- USA Gymnastics Competitive Coach, USA Gymnastics Recreational Coach, First Aid, CPR certifications and/or other gymnastics certifications
- Working with children of all ages
Responsibilities
- Assisting instructors and programmers with supervision of athletes during gymnastics practices, preparing for practices, and implementing lesson plans and curriculum
- Setting up equipment prior to practices, securing equipment afterward, and assisting athletes with proper equipment usage
- Participating in practices by engaging athletes
- Performing administrative activities and attending staff meetings
- Performing other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Employees are eligible for sick leave.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
