Gymnastics Instructor - Edwardsville, United States - Young Men's Christian Association

Description

Position Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Gymnastics Director, the Gymnastics Instructor will teach gymnastics and tumbling skills to children ages preschool and up, follow and adapt weekly lesson plans, demonstrate basic gymnastics skills, and positively motivate class participants with a focus on safety and quality standards.

Essential Functions:

1. Setting up and taking down gymnastics equipment daily.
2. Following scheduled formats.
3. Keep accurate attendance records
4. Make announcements before and after class as requested by the Gymnastics Director.
5. Demonstrate proper form, technique, and body alignment specific to class format for the duration of the class.
6. Supervise staff to ensure classes begin and end on time, attendance is recorded and skills are assessed and level slips/progress reports are distributed.
7. Be an expert in YMCA Gymnastics program knowledge and policies/procedures. This includes being familiar with all current brochure gymnastics offerings.
8. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions.
9. Motivating gymnasts positively with a focus on learning, safety, and fun.
10. All other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs.

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.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Ability to work well with a diverse group of children, parents, co-workers, and adults.
2. Strong background in gymnastics, tumbling, dance, martial arts, or other movement centric related sport as a participant and/or instructor.
3. Team player with excellent communication skills.
4. CPR/First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.

? Able to perform all skills required of a gymnastics instructor.

? Must have visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to respond swiftly in an emergency situation.

? Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.