Gymnastics Instructor II Pre-Team and Advanced

City of Evanston, IL • Evanston, IL

305d • $20

About The Position

The City of Evanston Gymnastics Program offers instructional classes to children ages 18 months to 15 years. The Gymnastics Instructor II is responsible for coaching children ages 5 - 15 years old in pre-competitive, Advanced Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced gymnastics classes in small group settings, according to the provided weekly lesson plans. Opportunities to coach private lessons and birthday parties are available.

Requirements

• Must possess three (3) years of experience working with ages 5-15 years in an instructional group setting, including six (6) months or more of experience instructing advanced recreational or competitive gymnastics classes
• Previous experience coaching USAG Level 2, Level 3, and Xcel Silver preferred
• Must possess or be willing to obtain USAG Recreational Coach Membership and maintain it as a condition of employment
• Must be able to obtain CPR/AED/First Aid certification from a nationally recognized institution and maintain it as a condition of employment
• Must demonstrate knowledge of the USAG Women's Developmental Program and USAG Xcel Program

Responsibilities

• Attend staff training sessions
• Be positive, patient, and engaging
• Responsible for the safety of participants
• Instruct and facilitate program activities for participants, according to weekly lesson plans
• Assist with program set up as needed
• Maintain open communication with the Program Supervisor/Coordinator, other staff, and Family/Guardian/Caregiver with information concerning programming, families, and/or participants
• Report participant progress and behavior within program setting to parents/Supervisor
• Ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
• Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention
• Responsible for care and maintenance equipment and storage areas
• Complete written reports such as accident, incident and the like on a timely manner
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Supervisor/Coordinator

Benefits

• Starting at $20.07/hr
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities to coach private lessons and birthday parties

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees