Gymnastics Instructor

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory • Green Bay, WI

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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 engaging, age- and ability-appropriate activities; helps participants develop confidence, skills, and abilities; 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.

The role includes preparing and cleaning the gymnastics area, checking equipment for safety, spotting participants, and supervising assigned aides. Work takes place in a busy recreation setting with moderate to loud noise. The position may include some nights and weekends and occasional travel to offsite team competitions.

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.
• Friendly, positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to relate well to people of diverse ages, ethnicities, and abilities, 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 with the general public in a calm, rational manner.
• Ability to organize and supervise participants with particular attention to safety.
• Ability to stand, walk, and actively engage physically with participants throughout a shift; use hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear.
• Ability to regularly support participants’ partial weight during spotting and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute planned activities that include skills 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 class activities, including skills such as rolls, vaulting, beam, and handsprings, and maintain a safe environment.
• Prepare the gymnastics area for daily activities, clean up at the end of the day, check equipment for safety, and promptly report safety issues to a supervisor.
• Help instruct participants in team competition settings as appropriate.
• Oversee assigned aides in the program area and ensure minor support staff are not left unattended with program participants.

What This Job Offers

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