Gymnastics Instructor I

at Naperville Park District in Fort Hill Activity Center, United States

Job Description

Salary:

$14.00/hr

Schedule

Part Time; Hours vary

Monday – Friday – 8:30am-2:00pm

Monday – Friday – 4:00pm-7:30pm

Saturday Mornings

Overview:

The Gymnastics Instructor I is a part time position responsible for providing introductory through intermediate level gymnastics instruction. This position is under the direct supervision of the Gymnastics Coordinator.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

+ Lead and monitor small groups of participants in gymnastics activities.

+ Provide a safe and positive environment for all participants.

+ Instructors must have the ability to inspect and secure gymnastics equipment.

+ Spot participants while performing gymnastics.

+ Demonstrate fundamental gymnastics skills.

+ Assume responsibility for participants until released to a parent or designated caregiver. Maintain awareness of each participant.

+ Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.

+ Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Work cooperatively with fellow teachers to help obtain the goals and objectives of the program.

+ Record and retain accident and incident reports. Provide copies to the Program Manager immediately.

+ Distribute written communications to participants and/or parents as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

+ Demonstrate excellent communication skills (i.e., professional ability to attend to customer needs).

+ Ability to address complaints and resolve concerns as needed.

+ Ability to relate sensitively to parents and participants.

+ Ability to teach introductory through intermediate skill level classes.

Education and Experience:

+ Prior experience in gymnastics is preferred.

+ Possession of, or ability to obtain, CPR certification within six (6) weeks of date of hire.

Special Considerations:

+ Must be at least 14 years old.

+ Must be able to provide a work permit if under 16 years old.

+ Subject to modified/flexible work schedule.

+ Requires the ability to position, manipulate and shape participants with weights ranging from 30-150 pounds.