Tumbling Instructor - North

YMCA of The Inland Northwest • Country Homes, WA

16h • $19 • Onsite

About The Position

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Tumbling Instructor supplies direct leadership, instruction, and motivation for children participating in tumbling programs. The Tumbling Instructor is a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual, modeling great leadership and communication skills in and outside of purposeful YMCA programming.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Must have a strong gymnastics background and knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, and injury prevention techniques.
• At least six months of related work experience
• Experience in leading a group, specifically youth and can create new exercise routines and modifications for this population.
• Able to respond professionally and swiftly in cases of injuries and emergencies
• Completes YMCA required trainings upon hire
• Ability to develop positive, authentic relationships with people from different backgrounds

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and administers curriculum for tumbling classes, maintaining safe, effective, modified, and accessible routines for all children.
• Welcome all staff to the facility, keep running records of participant attendance, and motivate participants to perform their best during programming.
• Utilizes proper spotting techniques, ensuring children only attempt skills they are prepared for
• Observe participant skills, evaluate individual and group needs and abilities, and provide meaningful feedback on their performance and progress
• Knows, reviews, and applies all safety, emergency, and child abuse prevention policies and procedures, responding to emergency situations in accordance with YMCA protocol
• Set-up and tear down equipment daily, checking all equipment for safety and reporting any deficiencies to the director.
• Provides and welcomes ongoing dialogue with families about their child’s participation in activities, behaviors, and related topics, connecting families to the YMCA.

Benefits

• Free individual YMCA membership (<19 hours/week) with YMCA program discounts available
• Paid sick time accruing at 1 hour every 40 hours worked
• Up to two hours of Child Watch services per day, per child while employee is on site and working
• Flexible schedules that work for YOU
• Something new and exciting to learn and work with every day
• Retirement plan with 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service (1,000 or more hours worked required in each anniversary year)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees