Gymnastics Instructor

The Salvation Army Central Territory•Green Bay, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Gymnastics Instructor teaches gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheer classes and camps in a safe, positive, educational, and fun environment. The instructor leads age- and ability-appropriate activities, helps participants develop confidence and skills, and assists with team practices and competitions. This is a part-time position of up to 18 hours per week, paying $18.00 per hour. Duties may include responsibilities beyond those listed in the job description.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
Valid Wisconsin driver’s license and clearance to drive from The Salvation Army’s insurance carrier.
Strong verbal communication skills and a friendly, positive attitude.
Strong work ethic.
Ability to work and relate well with diverse populations, including children, parents, and team members.
Knowledge of gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheerleading skills.
Ability to work well with youth and handle behavioral issues effectively.
Ability to interact calmly and rationally with the general public.
Ability to organize and supervise participants with particular attention to safety.
Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage physically with participants throughout a shift; handle objects, reach, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk, and hear.
Ability to regularly support the partial weight of participants while spotting and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Two or more years of experience in gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer strongly preferred.
Equivalent combinations of training and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead planned gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheer activities appropriate to participants’ ages and ability levels.
Assist the Lead Gymnastics Instructor with planning program activities.
Participate in structured activities with children and observe and assist participants as they acquire new skills.
Provide safe and effective spotting for appropriate skills, including rolls, vaulting, beam, and handsprings.
Maintain a safe environment for program participants.
Prepare the gymnastics area for daily activities and clean it at the end of the day.
Check equipment for safety and immediately report safety issues to a supervisor.
Assist with instructing participants in team competition settings as appropriate.
Directly oversee assigned aides in the program area and ensure minor support staff are not left unattended with participants.
Assist participants with proper use of grips and tape as appropriate for programs.