What are the responsibilities and job description for the K-6 Gymnastics Instructor - Summer 2026 position at Town of Normal?
Normal Parks & Recreation offers a range of youth gymnastics classes for grades K-6!
Teach gymnastics to 6-12 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on a matted floor.
The working season for this position is early June- early August. Monday/Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm.
Teach gymnastics to 6-12 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on a matted floor.
The working season for this position is early June- early August. Monday/Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm.
- Assist with planning daily skills and activities prior to the start of each class
- Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
- Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault, floor and barre
- Assist in running a safe and organized class
- Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians and staff regarding questions and concerns
- Take daily attendance
- Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized
- Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed
- Preferred age is 16 years or older
- Certification in First Aid and/or CPR is preferred (classes provided by NPRD)
- Successful completion of criminal background check
- Ability to interact well with children ages 6-12 years old
- Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
- Understanding of how to teach each skill at an age-appropriate level
- Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Availability to work from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday mornings.
- Experience working with youth or background in field of Education, Parks & Recreation or another related field
- Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling is required
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time
- Ability squat/crouch/kneel for extended periods of time when spotting participants
- Position sometimes required the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs.
- Preferred personal enjoyment of gymnastics and/or tumbling
Salary : $17 - $19