Recreation Instructor III (Gymnastics)

GYMNASTICS

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Teaches foundational progression for athletes in team prep, pre-team, and team programs 

• Teaches and spots higher level skills for our girls' and/or boys' teams. 

• Sets up equipment, maintains roll sheets, and communicates effectively with parents.  

• Develops circuit and curriculum and provide leadership/mentorship to instructor I, and II positions.

• Takes proper safety precautions, anticipate unsafe circumstances, and act accordingly to prevent accidents and injuries.

• Tests and evaluates class participants for skills promotions 

• Enforces rules, regulations, and policies; maintain safety, order and discipline of participants, and/or customers.  

• Performs customer relations role including interacting with parents, participants, program partners, and/or city staff to provide information and solve problems. 

• Works as part of a team, attending training, orientation and/or staff meeting as needed 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

• Ability to collaborate with coaching partners about lesson plan ideas. Work closely with coordinators and floor leads.

• Ability and willingness to accept and provide feedback.  

• Ability to evaluate conditions in assigned areas and make judgments related to safety.

• Ability to keep accurate records, organize information, and follow established procedures.  

• Ability to stay actively engaged and assist with spotting of gymnastics skills.  

• Ability to tactfully and effectively communicate with participants, parents, and coordinators, with excellent customer service.  

• Ability to understand and observe participant behavior and monitor exertion levels.

• Knowledge and strong understanding of basic gymnastics with the ability to provide coaching feedback to participants while ensuring proper class management tactics. 

• Knowledge and understanding of the importance of punctuality & consistency. Ability to commit to the agreed-upon schedule.  

• Have and maintain acceptable background information, including criminal conviction history.   

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience coaching higher level gymnastics (for example, Xcel Platinum+, or DP Level 7+) Girls and/or Boys Teams. 

• Have attended USAG Regional or National Congress. 

• Have coached in an USAG Regional/Western/National Championship. 

• Current USAG Professional Membership including up to date U110: SafeSport, U101: Safety & Risk Management, U112: Tough Coaching Course, and U100: Foundations of Gymnastics.

• Ability to communicate bilingually.  

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE 

• Two to three (2-3) years of gymnastics coaching experience.

• Previous experience working with children, youth and adults.

SUPERVISION 

Supervision Received:  Program Supervisor

Supervision Exercised:  None  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Physical and mental effort: Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities that permit the employee to communicate effectively on the telephone and in person. Ability to lift and carry up to 45 lbs. Physical ability to stand, walk, and kneel; hand/eye coordination to operate personal computer and office equipment. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

• Working environment: Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment.  Works in a setting subject to continuous interruptions and background noises. Requires schedule flexibility, occasionally working nights and weekends. May work in both indoor and outdoor environments that are oftentimes impacted by weather and at times, unpredictable conditions.

• Machines and equipment used: Frequently uses various fitness and/or dance equipment as well as occasionally standard office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators and copy/fax machines.