What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cheer and Tumbling Instructor position at Batavia Park District?
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Job Summary:
The Cheer and Tumbling Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing youth cheer and tumbling classes.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the daily operations of programs and monitor attendance for class rosters.
- Adapt lesson plans for the specific group or day as needed.
- Responsible for equipment set up and safety checks.
- Communicate with parents on any issues and concerns involving students.
- Responsible for the completion of all medical forms from staff and be aware of student’s specific needs.
- Distribute parent notes, evaluations, class registrations, certificates and any medical forms (as needed) to your direct supervisor.
- Provide supervision for all students.
- Perform all jobs and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.
- Adhere to class schedule/times.
- Represent the Park District in a positive and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
This position requires a High School diploma and two years of experience in youth tumbling and cheer.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- First Aid/CPR certified and required District training.
- Skilled and able to instruct in area of cheer and tumbling.
- Ability to manage and lead children in a recreational class setting.
- Flexible and creative to capture children’s attention.
- Ability to communicate with the public.
- Understand and anticipate customer’s needs as well as support a customer service environment.
- Ability to portray a professional image of the District.
- Experience working with children.
- Ability to interact well with children, parents and co-workers in a professional manner.
- Physical ability to sanitize and move heavy gym mats.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
- Majority of time spent standing, lifting, kneeling, crawling, and moving quickly.
- May be required to lift up to 35 lbs.; including gym/tumbling mats.
- Exposure to large groups of children.
- Time spent in open space/gym and childcare setting.
- May be exposed to excessive noise from children.
Scheduling, pay and benefits
Part-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) position
Pay: $15.00 - 18.00/hour, DOQ
The Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $15 - $18