Youth Cheer and Tumbling Instructor
About The Position
The YMCA of Southern Nevada is looking for a youth cheer and tumbling instructor with a background in dance preferred. You will supervise groups of children and teach them simple sports skills. Preferred ability to also lead kids dance classes like hip hop as well. This is a part-time in-person position located at the Durango Hills YMCA. This position typically requires 3 - 6 hours per week. Our cheerleaders perform monthly at the Y's basketball scrimmages, as well as other Y events throughout the year!
Requirements
- Highschool diploma or G.E.D. (or degree in progress)
- Experience working with children
- Knowledge of cheer and basic tumbling
- Within 30 days of hire, completion of CPR for Professional Rescuers (with AED) and First Aid Certifications
Nice To Haves
- background in dance preferred
- ability to also lead kids dance classes like hip hop as well
Responsibilities
- Leads and participates in group activities focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship.
- Prepares and delivers weekly lesson plans tailored to age and ability level.
- Organizes monthly performances to reinforce learning in a fun, game-like setting.
- Serves as a positive role model for program participants.
- Promotes safety as an overriding objective in all programming efforts.
- Contributes to a positive work environment.
- Adheres to policies related to boundaries with children.
- Attends required abuse risk management training.
- Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
- Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.
- Adheres to job specific abuse risk management responsibilities.
Benefits
- 10% Retirement Contribution and access to our 403(b) retirement savings account
- Free YMCA Family Membership and program discounts
- Make a meaningful impact in your community
- Join a supportive team and an organization recognized as a Nevada Top Workplace
- Automatic retirement contributions are made to employees 21 years or older after contributing 1,000 hours of service in each of two years.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
Education Level
High school or GED
