Gymnastics Instructor - PreTeam/Team Coach

Description

Summary: The Gymnastics Instructor will teach Pre-Team and Team practices. Additional recreational gymnastics classes may be taught. Must have some gymnastics experience. Occasional weekend hours are required during meet season (January-April). Evening hours required Mon-Thurs. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Instruct gymnastics lessons in accordance with PDHP's gymnastics curriculum.
• Teaching skills essential to the development and growth of gymnasts' abilities and progress.
• Understand skill levels and teach in a progressive and safe manner.
• Attend all informational staff meetings.
• Possess knowledge of gymnastics skills and progressions and proper apparatus execution.
• Maintain accurate attendance and progress reports as required
• Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to participant and facility emergencies, including completion of accident/incident or minor injury log.
• Follow all Park District policies and procedures.
• Performs other Park District-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
American Red Cross CPR/AED (as needed).

Wage Range: $20.00-$30.00 per hour depending on qualifications 

Classification: Part-time, non-exempt

Schedule: Evenings Monday-Thursday during the months of September - May. Occasional weekend hours are required during January-April for gymnastics meets.

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Physical Requirements: The physical requirements 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 of the job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit; bend; twist; squat; use hands to finger, handle, grasp manipulate or feel; reach push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Working Conditions: Must be able to respond quickly and accurately. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Benefits: 
•    Health & Fitness Membership
•    Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
•    Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Raquet Sports.

The Park District of Highland Park is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $20 - $30