Gymnastics Instructor - Recreational

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for leading and directing a structured, educational and recreational youth gymnastics program for children.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS include the following, other duties may be assigned:

• Ensure the reliability and safety of the gymnastics program.
• Create and apply weekly instructional plans.
• Provide proper instruction; demonstrate/spot skills based on class level.  Supervise all activities closely.
• Ensure complete understanding of the training and background of each student including his/her limitations.
• Maintain effective and timely communication with staff and parents regarding program news, changes, illnesses and other necessary information.
• Set up and tear down equipment as needed.
• Distribute certificates upon completion of the session.
• Maintain accurate records, including but not limited to:  attendance sheets, progress reports, accident/incident records.
• Facilitate gymnastics birthday parties, as needed/scheduled.
• Maintain updated knowledge of proper techniques and progressions.
• Check equipment for safety purposes, prior to class.  Notify supervisor of any repair or safety issues.
• Attend all staff meetings, trainings, and in-house clinics as scheduled.

Child Protection Responsibilities:

• Adheres to policies related to boundaries with youth.
• Participates in required abuse risk management training.
• Adheres to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising youth.
• Reports suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.
• Follows mandated abuse reporting requirements.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience. Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Follows budgeting policies and procedures, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. Strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high-value experience for members.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 16 years of age required; and at least 6 month experience working with children; 2 years of instructing gymnastics preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written and interpersonal).
• Working knowledge, understanding and skills in gymnastics instruction and age appropriate skill development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid, CPR, and AED certification.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.  The employee frequently is required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee is occasionally required to taste or smell.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, and depth perception.  The noise level is usually moderate.