Recreation Instructor (Youth Programs) - Tuckahoe YMCA

YMCA of Greater Richmond • Richmond, VA

13h • $14

About The Position

The Tuckahoe YMCA is currently seeking part time instructors to help with our Gymnastics & Ninja Warrior programs! This part time position starts at $14.00 per hour. Must be available Monday-Thursday late afternoons & evening AND Saturday mornings. Please list your availability when applying. DUTIES of a Recreation Instructor Recreation instructors will help develop and implement a safe and enjoyable gymnastics program. Recreation instructors should be available to work weekday evenings and weekends to help facilitate practices, games and clinics. Ideal instructors will be creating lesson plans for youth ages 5-11, purchasing necessary materials & providing leadership to other staff members. QUALIFICATIONS of a Recreation Instructor Must have basic Gymnastics & Ninja Warrior knowledge and experience. Ability to instruct and spot school age children in basic gymnastics skills. Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures. Gymnastics instructors must have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are desired upon hire but not required. Gymnastics instructors should have experience in working with children and with gymnastics and/or movement basics. The incumbent must be willing to learn and demonstrate at all times appropriate spotting and teaching techniques. Who we are: The YMCA of Greater Richmond stands committed to creating a work environment comprised of individuals from diverse socio-economic, racial, ethnic, religious, and national origins. We believe in nurturing the potential of all staff and are dedicated to the ongoing professional development of talent. We believe a diverse and inclusive work community is essential to fulfilling our mission of being open to all. The Y is a cause-driven organization focused on strengthening our community. The principles that guide us in our work are our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Requirements

• Must have basic Gymnastics & Ninja Warrior knowledge and experience.
• Ability to instruct and spot school age children in basic gymnastics skills.
• Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations, and apply appropriate policies and procedures.
• Gymnastics instructors must have the visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation.
• Gymnastics instructors should have experience in working with children and with gymnastics and/or movement basics.
• The incumbent must be willing to learn and demonstrate at all times appropriate spotting and teaching techniques.

Nice To Haves

• First Aid/CPR/AED certifications are desired upon hire but not required.

Responsibilities

• help develop and implement a safe and enjoyable gymnastics program
• work weekday evenings and weekends to help facilitate practices, games and clinics
• creating lesson plans for youth ages 5-11
• purchasing necessary materials
• providing leadership to other staff members

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees