Description

Under the direction of the Program Director, the Gymnastics Instructor will be responsible for providing leadership, instruction, and motivation for participants in Recreational Gymnastics Classes.

Responsible for training gymnastic skills to all program participants of various ages, levels and experience The Gymnastics Instructor will also create a safe and positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals and promotes safety in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Assists in the planning, preparation and implementation of appropriate age and level based lesson plans .
• Instruct and educate participants on general gymnastics information and correct form. Inspect, clean, setup / put away all equipment prior / post each class.
• Be aware of and implement all safety precautions and emergency procedures when necessary
• Enforces all YMCA and Gymnastics facility policies, rules and regulations.
• Responsible for supervision and safely spotting all participants.
• Assure that lessons include proper warm-up, training and cool-down segments.
• Greet and interact with members as needed before and after class, providing guidance, encouragement and motivation to every participant.
• Completes all required records and reports including attendance sheets, progression cards, evaluations and new gymnast orientation.
• Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries in timely manner.
• Assist in training and developing new personnel as needed.
• Attend all scheduled staff meetings and trainings.

Performs all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

Education / Experience Required :

• Must have 1 year of Gymnastics and Group Management experience
• Must be at least 15 years of age : 16 years of age, preferred
• Working knowledge of equipment setup
• Ability to teach the development of skills and proper techniques
• Mature judgement, effective communication and sound decision making skills

Certifications / Trainings Required :

Must obtain within 30 days of employment and maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job includes, but not limited to :

• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and authorized work phone / smart device.
• Ability to instruct and observe participants during program activities.
• The employee frequently is required to see, observe, and hear all participants, and make sound judgments and decisions.
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including, but not limited to, leading class, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting.
• Ability to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Hear noises and distress signals in the program environment, including in the classroom and anywhere around the zone of responsibility.
• Must have flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity / dampness, heat and cold.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.
• This position requires reliable transportation and willing to travel, if needed.

This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed