Gymnastics Instructor

Hours: Part-Time, Up to 25 hours per week

Location: Haselwood Family YMCA, Silverdale, WA

Benefits

All YMCA Employees receive the below benefits

• A Personal YMCA membership and YMCA360 virtual streaming membership
• Flexible scheduling around school and extracurricular activities Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
• Professional training, education, and certification opportunities
• 20% discount on YMCA programs, childcare services and merchandise

• Part-Time employees who work more than 20 hrs./week are eligible for the below voluntary benefit options:
• HealthiestYou: by Teladoc (24/7 virtual general medical care access for non-emergency conditions)
• Willamette Dental Plan
• VSP Vision Plan

Ignite your Passion, Live the Y Cause, and Join our Team. To apply visit our website at www.ymcapkc.org [http://www.ymcapkc.org/].

The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout our organization and is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled.

Qualifications

Gymnastics Instructor

Job Description

Position Summary

The Gymnastics Instructor provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for children of all ages teaching gymnastics skills and progression. Provides a quality experience to children and parents focused on YMCA core values: caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

· Prepare lesson plans with a natural progression appropriate to the age and ability of the gymnast.

· Outline class lesson plans to keep children moving, eliminate of lot of turn taking and standing or sitting for long periods of time.

· Responsible for instruction of gymnastics skills and progression.

· Enforce all safety rules and regulations in the gymnastics gym.

· Finish each class with a fun group activity. Incorporate and discuss the YMCA values and mission statement in the teaching of gymnastics classes.

· Show excitement through voice, actions, and posture.

· Keep accurate records of each class participant's progress reports.

· Track class attendance.

· Communicate with parents and supervisor regarding participant's performance.

· Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission.

· Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events.

· Cleaning and sanitation protocols will be required of all staff.

· Staff will be responsible for frequent touchpoint cleaning and sanitizing in specific areas.

· Staff are expected to adhere to all safety protocols and procedures, including the use of PPE.

· Embraces and actively promotes an inclusive and equitable work environment.

· Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

· Minimum of 15 years of age or older.

· Six months or more of experience teaching gymnastics and/or personal gymnastics experience preferred.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with children of all ages and diverse populations.

· Knowledge and skills in program activities and related gymnastics and office equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

· Preferred

Knowledge and skills to instruct gymnastics.

· CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

· Complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day. Complete other online and in-person training as required.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

· Six months or more of experience teaching gymnastics and/or personal gymnastics experience preferred.

· Positive attitude and previous experience with children of all ages and diverse populations.

· Knowledge and skills in program activities and related gymnastics and office equipment set-up, and the ability to instruct participants in age appropriate techniques.

· Preferred

Knowledge and skills to instruct gymnastics.

· CPR, First Aid, AED certifications preferred.

Employee Acknowledgement

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of this position. This document is not an exhaustive list and other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without advanced notice.

This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties may exercise employment-at-will rights at any time.

By signing below, you are acknowledging that you have read the document in its entirety and that you understand the requirements, essential functions, and job duties of this position. Further, you acknowledge that you are able to perform the duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation(s), and that should you need assistance, that you are responsible for notifying your Director, Executive Director, and/or Human Resources.