Gymnastics Instructor 1

This is a part time position with a varying schedule. The typical hours for this position are 0-12 hours per week.

Under general supervision, assists and instructs gymnastics, youth fitness and creative movement to children ages 2-14 years old.  Assists with parties and special events. Ensures a safe environment for instructors and participants; promotes City Parks and Recreation Programs.  

• Instruct participants (ages 2-14 years old) in recreational level gymnastics, circus and rhythmic related classes.
• Ensure a safe environment by checking equipment daily and using equipment properly as specified by the USA Gymnastics Safety Guidelines.
• Learn and apply proper skill progressions, spotting techniques and matting as dictated by USA Gymnastics guidelines and Edmonds Parks & Recreation standards.
• Assist with camps, birthday parties and other special events.
• Become familiar with recreational department procedures.

Education & Experience

• At least 16 years of age.
• Prior work with the public and children. Basic gymnastics and/or sports experience required.

• Current First Aid/CPR Certification (Within 90 days of hire)
• USAG Risk Management Safety Course Completion within 3-6 months or complete handbook review. 
• Must be able to successfully complete and pass a background check.

• Gymnastics and youth fitness programs including USA Gymnastics Safety guidelines. 
• Dance and choreography skills, and a desire to get instruction in basic Rhythmic and Circus skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• City Parks and Recreation standards, rules, procedures and processes.
• Effective oral and written communication principles and practices to include public relations and customer service.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.

• Communicating technical information to a wide variety of persons.
• Relating well with children, students, parents, and staff.
• Analyzing problems and providing clear solutions.
• Preparing and maintaining basic records and reports.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Neatness and organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environment:

• Classroom environment.
• Constant interruptions.
• Sometimes loud/noisy

• Hearing, speaking or otherwise communicating to exchange information in person or on the phone.
• Reading and understanding a variety of materials
• Sitting, standing or otherwise remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling, crouching, reaching above shoulders and horizontally or otherwise positioning oneself to accomplish tasks.
• Lifting/carrying or otherwise moving or transporting up to 40 lbs. of equipment or children (when spotting/assisting)

• Contact with potentially dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
• Physical contact with equipment or students while spotting/assisting.
• Contact with sick children.
• Working with or around equipment and people in motion.
• Gymnastics apparatus falling hazards.