Gymnastics Instructor

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley•Bettendorf, IA

7d•$12

About The Position

Bring your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to our Gymnastics & Ninja programs! We're looking for engaging instructors who love working with kids and enjoy helping them build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, safe environment. SALARY: $12.00/hr What You'll Do Lead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens. Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses. Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow. Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels. Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model the YMCA mission. What We're Looking For Experience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching. Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills. Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills. Reliability and commitment to safety. Ability to build authentic relationships with students, parents, volunteers, Why Work With Us Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow your coaching skills. Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs Tuition Assistance Flexible Schedules Career Development Impact the lives of youth in a meaningful, lasting way.

Requirements

Experience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching.
Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills.
Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills.
Reliability and commitment to safety.
Ability to build authentic relationships with students, parents, volunteers

Responsibilities

Lead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens.
Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses.
Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow.
Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels.
Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model the YMCA mission.