Recreation Instructor II Gymnastics

City of Boulder

1d • $18 - $25

About The Position

GYMNASTICS Under direct supervision, take a collaborative approach in developing our athletes in the gymnastics program and show a strong commitment to our participants and each other.

Requirements

• Ability to stay actively engaged and assist with spotting of gymnastics skills.
• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgements related to safety.
• Understanding and observing participant behavior and monitoring exertion levels.
• Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety.
• Understanding and observing participant behavior and monitoring exertion levels.
• Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with participants, parents, & coordinators, with excellent customer service.
• Ability to collaborate with coaching partners about lesson plan ideas.
• Work closely with coordinators and floor leads.
• Willingness to accept and provide feedback.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of basic gymnastics with the ability to provide coaching feedback to participants while ensuring proper class management tactics.
• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality & consistency with the ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• One to two (1-2) years of experience participating in or coaching in a formal gymnastics program or related experience.
• Previous experience working with children and or teens.
• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permit the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs.
• Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment.
• Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.
• Requires schedule flexibility, occasionally working nights and weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Current USAG Professional Membership including up to date U110: SafeSport, U101: Safety & Risk Management, U112: Tough Coaching Course, and U100: Foundations of Gymnastics.
• Prior or current USA Gymnastics (USAG) member, either as an athlete or professional member.
• Current Red Cross or equivalent CPR & First Aid certification.
• Have coached on the floor at a USAG Sanctioned competition.
• Have attended USAG Regional Congress.

Responsibilities

• Teaches more developmentally advanced gymnastics classes, including but not limited to, preschool, recreation, team prep, and team programs.
• Teaches and spot higher level skills for our girls' and boys' teams.
• Sets up equipment, maintain roll sheets, and communicate with parents.
• Develops circuits and curriculum and have a leadership role with staff by sharing gymnastics knowledge.
• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Tests and evaluates class participants for skills promotions
• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies; maintains safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or customers.
• Performs customer relations role which may include interacting with parents, participants, program partners, and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems.
• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meeting as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed