Gymnastics Instructors - Competitive Team & Recreation Classes (Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington County VA • Arlington, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Parks and Recreation is hiring temporary Recreation Instructors to coach and teach multiple levels in its gymnastics program. Instructors serve Arlington County and surrounding communities by providing quality gymnastics classes and coaching competitive teams for participants of all ages and abilities. The program includes recreational classes and two competitive teams, the Arlington Aerials and the Arlington Tigers, which participate in state, regional, and national competitions. The recreation program offers more than 400 classes annually.

Positions are available at three levels. Recreation Instructor I is typically assigned to roles for which some gymnastics instruction or coaching experience is appropriate. Recreation Instructor II is typically assigned to beginner and intermediate classes, including therapeutic recreation classes as needed. Recreation Instructor III is typically assigned to competitive teams, advanced classes, and therapeutic recreation classes for participants with disabilities, and may substitute for other classes or teams as assigned. Starting hourly rates are $22.10, $26.20, and $30.28, respectively.

The positions are part-time and temporary. Typical hours are weekday evenings from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Sundays from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.; most shifts take place evenings and weekends. Applicants should submit a complete application, including the supplemental questionnaire, and attach a resume highlighting relevant qualifications. A resume does not replace the completed application.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Gymnastic Instructor I: 400 hours of technical gymnastics experience.
• Gymnastic Instructor II: 800 hours of technical gymnastics experience, including at least 50 hours of instructional experience.
• Gymnastic Instructor III: 1,200 hours of technical gymnastics experience, including at least 50 hours of instructional experience.
• Technical experience may be from work, volunteer experience, or formal athletic participation.
• Additional post-high-school education in a related field may substitute for technical experience at 400 hours per year of education, but may not substitute for required instructional hours.
• Possess or obtain First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications within 60 days of hire.
• Possess a valid driver license by appointment and provide proof, or be able to use alternative transportation to perform assigned duties at locations other than the primary worksite.
• Submit a complete application, including all sections and the supplemental questionnaire; attach a resume highlighting relevant experience.

Nice To Haves

• Current or previous gymnastics instruction through coaching or teaching.
• Current or previous participation in a recreational or competitive gymnastics program.
• USA Gymnastics, First Aid, CPR, or other gymnastics certifications.
• Experience working with children of all ages.
• For Instructor I, experience in gymnastics instruction or coaching, communicating with diverse groups, organization, prioritization, adaptability, and motivating others; strong evaluation, decision-making, Microsoft Office, and digital information management skills.
• For Instructor II, evaluation, decision-making, Microsoft Office, and digital information management skills.
• For Instructor III, ability to substitute for other classes or teams as assigned, and evaluation, decision-making, Microsoft Office, and digital information management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide gymnastics instruction tailored to participants’ individual abilities and evaluate student performance.
• Prepare for class or team instruction and carry out lesson plans and curriculum.
• Set up equipment before classes or practices and secure it afterward.
• Inspect equipment and report unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
• Complete required administrative work, such as attendance reports.
• For Instructor III, substitute for other classes or competitive teams as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED