What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gymnastics Instructor position at Joliet Park District?
FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Part Time
Salary Range: $15-$16 DOQ
Reports to: Gymnastics Supervisor
Date: July 2026
Summary
The Gymnastics/Tumbling Coach provides positive coaching techniques to allow for the success in each and every athlete. They will instruct participants of various skill levels and age in gymnastics, tumbling, and cheer skill development.
Essential Duties
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.
• Ensure the safety of each athlete
• Teach/coach proper form and technique
• Implement skill progression and strength progression for proper level development
• Provide a positive atmosphere
• Ability to spot through skills safely
• Ability to coach different age groups (3yrs-18yrs)
• Implement curriculum to allow for proper progression on each event
• Passion to learn and continue education in the sport of gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling
• Encourage and help children build character through motivation
• Allow children the ability to thrive through their sport as well as providing a fun
Hours
Part time with ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Supervisory responsibilities
Participants
Work environment
This position will occur in an indoor, temperature controlled setting. Most work performed is in a busy, close and at times, noisy environment where interruptions prevail.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to move about gymnastics area/equipment and facility quickly; stand for periods at a time, walk, reach, climb, balance or kneel; ability to project voice for class instruction while other classes are in session; ability to lift, carry, transport up to 60 lbs. unassisted; and ability to see objects closely and at a distance; ability to deal with moderate to high stress situations at times and maintain a positive attitude;
Education and Experience
Gymnastics/cheer/tumbling coaching: 1-2 years preferred
Additional eligibility requirements
Must be at least 16 years of age
American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
Affirmative Action/EEO statement
The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Other duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary : $15 - $16