Calling all Gymnastic Experts!
We are currently hiring a Program Instructor to work our Gymnastics Program.
This position will work year round, eighteen (18) hours per week.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, the Gymnastics Instructor will provide instruction with the assistance of a Lead Gymnastics Instructor to students 18 months to 10 years of age. This position may require you to work mornings, daytime, evenings and weekends.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for performing basic Instructor duties but may also perform general duties to assist with Lead Instructor and Gymnastic operations. This class can be distinguished from the class of Gymnastics Lead Instructor because incumbents in this class primarily serve as Instructor assistants and do not have program lesson plan responsibilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:
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Conduct gymnastics program for youth ages 18 months to 10 years of age
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Ensure safety and proper technique of participants while in the program
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Follow an age appropriate gymnastics curriculum for participants
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Encourage skill development and self-confidence through progression of skills and routines
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Provide a high level of customer service to parents and participants
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Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of participants
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Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
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Attends job specific trainings
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Performs other duties as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are primarily performed in indoors in a gymnastics room location as part of a team. The setting includes various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, working with participants who are using potentially dangerous Gymnastic equipment. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays and may have to travel between various locations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system and by radio, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance. bodily movement adequate to frequently sit, stand, walk, run, jump, climb, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and push/pull; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to perform lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds.
