KidSpirit Gymnastics School Year 2026-2027

OSU Rec Sports - Sport. Leadership. Wellness. • Corvallis, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is for 30 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Gymnastics Instructor roles within the KidSpirit Youth Organization at Oregon State University (OSU). The Youth Program Instructor is responsible for delivering high-quality instruction to youth while fostering a safe, supportive, and growth-oriented environment. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, safety response, equipment management, program promotion, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and supervisors.

Requirements

• Academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
• Meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
• Meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard (High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program; Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term; Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term; Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term; Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term)
• Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of programming.
• Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming.
• Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification by start of programming.
• Fundamentals of Learning
• OSU Youth Safety and Compliance requirements, standards of behavior and mandatory reporting training.
• Successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq.
• Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in gymnastics, dance, tumbling.
• Experience in Gymnastics, Tumbling, Dance.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development.
• Plan, prepare, and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement.
• Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance.
• Maintain accountability for all youth in assigned areas, ensuring consistent supervision and responsive care.
• Monitor participant safety at all times and administer first aid when necessary.
• Attend required orientation sessions, program meetings, and in-service training.
• Facilitate Gymnastic parties.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED