Tumbling Instructor

Description

The Gymnastics/Tumbling Sports Instructor is responsible for leading safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate gymnastics and tumbling classes for youth participants. This individual will foster a supportive environment that encourages skill development, confidence, and fun, while ensuring safety and adherence to YMCA values.

Key Responsibilities

Essential Responsibilities:

• Instruct weekly gymnastics and/or tumbling classes for youth, ages 4–12 (or as designated). • Prepare and deliver structured lesson plans aligned with YMCA program standards. • Ensure a safe and inclusive environment by monitoring student behavior and reinforcing safety procedures at all times. • Maintain a clean and organized gym/activity space, ensuring equipment is properly used and stored. • Communicate with parents/guardians regarding progress, behavior, and class updates when appropriate. • Support YMCA programming by participating in special events, session transitions, and promotional activities when needed. • Report all incidents, injuries, and facility/equipment concerns to the supervisor in a timely manner. • Attend required staff meetings and trainings, including child abuse prevention and CPR/First Aid (if applicable).

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Qualifications:

• Minimum age: 18 years. • Experience in gymnastics, tumbling, cheerleading, dance, or related physical education activities. • Prior experience teaching youth in a recreational or instructional setting strongly preferred. • Strong communication skills and a passion for youth development. • Ability to lead engaging classes and adjust instruction to suit varying ages and skill levels Work Schedule: • Classes run once per week for 2 hours per session (typically Tuesdays evenings 6-8 pm)

ABUSE RISK MANAGEMENT:

• Adhere to policies related to boundaries with consumers.

• Complete all required abuse prevention training.

• Adhere to procedures related to managing high-risk activities and supervising consumers.

• Report suspicious or inappropriate behaviors and policy violations.

• Follow mandated abuse reporting requirements.

• Ensure unused rooms and closets remain locked; routinely monitor high-risk locations

• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors and respond to violations using the organization's procedures and policies.

About YMCA of Greater Boston

The YMCA of Greater Boston is the largest social services provider in Massachusetts. Through our network of facilities and program sites, the YMCA provides health and wellness programming, child care, summer camp, youth sports, and teen leadership programs, as well as work-force development and community outreach.

The YMCA of Greater Boston is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.