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    Gymnastics Instructor - Akron, United States - Akron Area YMCA

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    POSITION SUMMARY:

    This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Assist Program Director in all aspects of the Gymnastics Programs. The Gymnastics Instructor will incorporate Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, & Faith into all aspects of the program areas.

    OUR CULTURE:
    Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

    The Akron Area YMCA stands with others in denouncing prejudice, racism, intolerance, and all other forms of discrimination. We are committed to our mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. In the 150-year history of the Akron Area YMCA we have always and will continue to be dedicated to doing more, doing better, and thus becoming a champion of change in our community.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
    1. Assist with instructing, teaching and coaching gymnastics programs and classes with set curriculum
    2. Comply with all guidelines and requirements
    3. Have complete knowledge of emergency procedures appropriate for the site to ensure the safety of the children and record as required
    4. Spotting program participants as needed
    5. Progress athletes through program
    6. May be responsible for monitoring childcare payments, attendance records, and sign in/out sheets
    7. Develop and maintain relationships with school district administration, parent groups and other organizations and agencies related to assigned programs
    8. Must provide updated registration information to Program Director
    9. Ensure quality control standards and participants safety
    10. Treat all children, parents and staff with dignity and respect
    11. Follow age-appropriate discipline policy
    12. Enforce program rules and policies
    13. Interact with the children and provide positive role model during all activities
    14. Be dependable, punctual and organized
    15. Be responsible for the appearance and cleanliness of the learning environment of the site
    16. Attend all staff meetings, training sessions, workshops and conferences as requested or required
    17. Understand the need for and play an active role in the Annual Campaign & UW Campaigns
    18. Take the initiative to do what needs to be done
    19. Maintain a professional demeanor and appearance
    20. All other duties as assigned
    21. Other duties as assigned.
    LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
    • Communication & Influence - Speaks in a clear articulate manner. Maintains regular, clear, and concise communication. Adopts a leadership stile to influence others.
    • Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Incorporates different points of view when making decisions. Anticipates risk, implications, and possible outcomes before acting.
    • Emotional Maturity - Regulates behavior based on assessment of situation, personal feelings, strengths, and limitations. Demonstrates a settling presence, even during times of crisis and challenge
    • Inclusion - Addresses behaviors and practices that do not support inclusion in positive and equitable ways. Aids others in modeling equity, inclusion, and cultural competence in all areas of work.
    QUALIFICATIONS:
    • Minimum age of 15
    • Child abuse prevention training within 90 days of hire date
    • Ability to maintain certification-level physical and mental readiness
    • Experience working with children preferred
    • Must maintain professional appearance, strong communication, organization and administrative skills
    • Must believe in YMCA's philosophy and mission and willing to teach, model and implement character development values
    • Must be flexible and maintain positive attitude
    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.
    1. Ability to physically instruct, observe, and demonstrate proper gymnastic techniques.
    2. Ability to lift equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.
    3. Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) for long periods of time on solid and uneven surfaces, including gymnastic floor mats
    4. Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking.
    5. Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate to small and medium size groups
    6. Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
    7. Noise level is typically moderate, but can be sometimes loud

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