Gymnastics Instructor
About The Position
The Gymnastics Instructor works with children and other YMCA program participants, helping them develop gymnastics skills and reach age-appropriate goals in progressive or competitive programs. The instructor provides a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment, supports character development, and builds positive relationships with participants and their parents. The role includes preparing for classes, evaluating skills, completing program documentation, supervising participants, and following YMCA standards and approved positive-support techniques. Training, team support, and opportunities to learn and grow are offered.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- At least 3 years of experience in a gymnastics setting.
- Strong communication skills and a desire to meet people at their level of experience.
- Enjoy working with children and maintaining positive relationships with their parents.
Nice To Haves
- Some college or equivalent experience preferred.
- USAG Safety Certification for Competitions preferred.
- Strong knowledge of gymnastics competitions, including experience at the state and/or national level.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, encouraging, and supportive environment for members and participants to learn YMCA programs and develop skills in progressive or competitive programs.
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before each scheduled class and have equipment set up and ready to begin on time.
- Evaluate program skills and complete session progress reports, parent communications, incident reports, and attendance records.
- Assist with instruction of program skills and character-development objectives and techniques in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Supervise program participants and actively participate in all aspects of the program.
- Wear proper attire in accordance with YMCA standards.
- Manage participant behavior collaboratively with supervisors and parents.
- Use approved positive-support techniques to develop and refine gymnasts’ skills.
- Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Benefits
- Free YMCA membership with access to all branches.
- Flexible work schedule.
- Discounts on child care and summer camp programs.
- Retirement planning information is available upon request.
- Training on job expectations.
- Opportunities to learn and grow.
- Support from an experienced team.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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