Gymnastics Instructor (Southwest)

Greater Austin YMCA•Austin, TX

16d

About The Position

Our Gymnastics lessons focus on enhancing basic body movement, coordination, and muscle development. The Y offers gymnastics for beginners to advanced levels. As a Gymnastics Instructor, you teach students self-confidence, self-discipline, poise, and grace. Most importantly, you teach students that gymnastics lessons are fun! The candidate must have availability to work Mondays, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Requirements

Minimum of 16 years old
Gymnastics or cheer tumbling background.
You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Nice To Haves

Instructor experience preferred.
You have current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Render first aid as needed and complete the required paperwork for incidents and accidents.
Set up and take down gymnastics equipment as needed for classes.
Ensure that the gym is not left unattended with the equipment set-up.
Conduct warm-up as assigned by the supervisor.
Teach age-appropriate skills as outlined in the curriculum.
Monitor the appropriate placement of gymnasts within classes and conduct evaluations of students and/or potential students.
Communicate with the parents of students as needed.
Maintain necessary records to track attendance in classes.
Maintain and champion a safe environment in the gym at all times.
Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
Complete other duties as assigned.