Gymnastics Instructor (H).3331

Chicago Park District • Chicago, IL

3h • $33

About The Position

Responsible for planning and instructing programs of competitive and non-competitive gymnastics designed to meet the needs of the community. Performs related duties as required.

Requirements

• Three years’ experience as a gymnast, including at least 2 years of USA Gymnastics or N.C.A.A. recognized competition required.
• Professional membership in USA Gymnastics must be obtained within 60 days of employment.
• Valid USA Gymnastics Safety Certification within 60 days of employment.
• Safe Sport certification within 60 days of employment.
• Must be able to physically assist/physically support athletes who are 30-100 lbs.
• Must be able to move equipment and mats between 5-60 lbs.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations and practices of USA Gymnastics.
• Knowledge of gymnastic exercises, events and tricks prescribed by USA Gymnastics.
• Knowledge of tumbling and floor exercises for men’s and women’s events.
• Effective teaching and coaching skills.

Nice To Haves

• At least 1 year of gymnastic coaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops course curriculum.
• Instructs patrons in artistic gymnastics using varied gymnastic equipment.
• Program responsibilities include but are not limited to events prescribed by USA Gymnastics.
• Instructs men and women in individual gymnastic skills including pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, balance beam, tumbling and floor exercise.
• Develops and instructs pre-school gymnastics program.
• Responsible for instructing and coaching all competitive gymnastic events including apparatus and floor exercises, at all levels of USA Gymnastics.
• Promotes events, programs and classes.
• Judges all levels of competition at the recreational level.
• Helps ensure availability and safety of equipment and facilities.
• Performs clerical tasks including course registration, fee collection, equipment inventory and record keeping.

Benefits

• +$1/hour on 1/1/2027
• 1 day of personal leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• 2 days of sick leave at the commencement of each quarter, accrued on a pro rata basis.
• After one year of employment, employees who work 1040 hours or more in the previous year are typically eligible for between 7-10 workdays of paid vacation time annually (additional time after first 5 years of employment).
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility)
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act.
• Free Admission to most Chicago Museums.

What This Job Offers

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