Gymnastics Instructor
About The Position
Working knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Gymnastics, Tumbling, Cheerleading and Dance. Willingness to learn additional areas in the Gymnastics Department. Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques in area of specialty. Ability to lift equipment and to spot children. Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with members, parents and students. Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making. Requires current CPR and First Aid certification. General hours will be Monday - Friday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Teaches a variety of classes in the Gymnastics Department in a positive, safe, educational and fun environment. Positively communicates information on YMCA programs. Instructs class lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines. Assists with preparation of lesson plans and routines for classes. Develops positive relationships with participants, and provides motivational support and guidance. Encourages member and parent involvement. Conveys information about Gymnastics Department programs and schedules to the public. Follows all YMCA emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary. Participates in staff meetings, trainings, events, reviews and meets as scheduled. Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment. Mains Gymnastics office and class records in an orderly and efficient manner. Trains and supervises new instructors as assigned. Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards and code of conduct. Fulfills any functions designated by the Gymnastics Director for the betterment of the program and the ability of the Wichita Falls YMCA to meet its mission. Adheres to association and position training requirements. Actively participates in membership growth. Participates in annual fundraising. Work various hours and locations to meet association needs. Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
Requirements
- Minimum age 16 years old (if 16 will under supervision at all times).
- Working knowledge in at least one of the following areas: Gymnastics, Tumbling, Cheerleading and Dance.
- Willingness to learn additional areas in the Gymnastics Department.
- Demonstrated ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques in area of specialty.
- Ability to lift equipment and to spot children.
- Ability to motivate and effectively communicate with members, parents and students.
- Exercises mature judgment and sound decision-making.
- CPR/AED and First Aid required within 60 days of employment.
- Adhere to association and position training requirements.
- May work at any location and adjust your schedule as to the needs of the association.
Responsibilities
- Teaches a variety of classes in the Gymnastics Department in a positive, safe, educational and fun environment.
- Positively communicates information on YMCA programs.
- Instructs class lessons as assigned in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
- Assists with preparation of lesson plans and routines for classes.
- Develops positive relationships with participants, and provides motivational support and guidance.
- Encourages member and parent involvement.
- Conveys information about Gymnastics Department programs and schedules to the public.
- Follows all YMCA emergency and safety procedures.
- Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
- Participates in staff meetings, trainings, events, reviews and meets as scheduled.
- Organizes and puts away needed class equipment.
- Reports damaged equipment.
- Maintains Gymnastics office and class records in an orderly and efficient manner.
- Trains and supervises new instructors as assigned.
- Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards and code of conduct.
- Fulfills any functions designated by the Gymnastics Director for the betterment of the program and the ability of the Wichita Falls YMCA to meet its mission.
- Adheres to association and position training requirements.
- Actively participates in membership growth.
- Participates in annual fundraising.
- Work various hours and locations to meet association needs.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the manager.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
