Recreation Instructor III (Gymnastics)

City of Boulder

2d • $21 - $29

About The Position

GYMNASTICS Under direct supervision of the Gymnastics Program Supervisor, High Level Gymnastics Instructors will lead, instruct, and motivate athletes in gymnastics classes. They are responsible for coaching students through safe, progressive, and effective foundations for the sport. This position offers the chance to join an inspired and dedicated coaching staff and become an integral part of our team. Our coaches take a collaborative approach in developing our athletes and show a strong commitment to our participants and each other.

Requirements

• Ability to collaborate with coaching partners about lesson plan ideas.
• Work closely with coordinators and floor leads.
• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.
• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety.
• Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.
• Ability to stay actively engaged and assist with spotting of gymnastics skills.
• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with participants, parents, and coordinators, with excellent customer service.
• Ability to understand and observe participant behavior and monitor exertion levels.
• 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.
• Ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule.
• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.
• Two to three (2-3) years of gymnastics coaching experience.
• Previous experience working with children, youth and adults.
• 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

• Previous experience coaching higher level gymnastics (for example, Xcel Platinum+, or DP Level 7+) Girls and/or Boys Teams.
• Have attended USAG Regional or National Congress.
• Have coached in an USAG Regional/Western/National Championship.
• Current USAG Professional Membership including up to date U110: SafeSport, U101: Safety & Risk Management, U112: Tough Coaching Course, and U100: Foundations of Gymnastics.
• Ability to communicate bilingually.

Responsibilities

• Teaches foundational progression for athletes in team prep, pre-team, and team programs
• Teaches and spots higher level skills for our girls' and/or boys' teams.
• Sets up equipment, maintains roll sheets, and communicates effectively with parents.
• Develops circuit and curriculum and provide leadership/mentorship to instructor I, and II positions.
• 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; maintain safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or customers.
• Performs customer relations role including 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: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees