The instructor provides direct leadership, quality instruction, and maintains a safe, supportive environment for students in various gymnastics classes, including Preschool, Recreational, Boys, and Progressive/Team levels. Responsibilities also involve building relationships with students and parents, maintaining required records, and adhering to all YMCA policies and safety procedures.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and capable of demonstrating gymnastics instructor skills according to YMCA standards, with required certifications in CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid obtainable within 60 days. A commitment to principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action is also necessary.
Retirement accounts (You can contribute at any time, but the Y will contribute 12% after two years of service with 1,000 hours in each of the two years)
Paid time off (Accrue 1 hour of paid time off for every 30 hours worked)
Complimentary nationwide 2 adult family membership to the Y
Discounts on programs, summer camps, YMCA Camp Miller
Team member referral program
Employee engagement and appreciation activities
Employee assistance program
Growth and development opportunities
Leadership certification and related training offered and encouraged
Summary/Objective
Provides direct leadership, quality instruction, and a safe and supportive environment for students in gymnastics classes.
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.
Essential Functions
Instructs energizing, fun, and safe gymnastics lessons, having prepared lesson plans accordingly for one of the following class types: Preschool, Recreational, Boys, Progressive/Team.
Benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Referral Program
Program Discounts
Family Membership
Retirement Accounts
Builds effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; helps them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourages parent involvement and identifies potential volunteers. Conveys information on gymnastics programs and schedules and as appropriate refers students and parents to other programs.
Maintains records asrequired(i.e.attendance, progress reports, etc.).
Follows all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures. Completes incident and accident reports as necessary.
Models and instills the Y Core Values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility.
Organizes and puts away needed class equipment. Reports damaged equipment and low supplies.
Progressive/Team coaches must attend out of town gymnastics meets as scheduled. Enforces safety rules during open gyms and birthday parties when supervising.
Fosters an inclusive environment appreciative of differences in the workplace. Meaningfully participate in and lead efforts to support the Y’s commitment to equity and diversity.
YMCA Competencies (Leader)
Mission
Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fund-raising.
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 persons 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.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position will not have any supervisory role.
Work Environment
This position operates in a community center with a spring floor, uneven bars, beams, vault table, and tumble track for gymnastics.
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. Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
Ability to instruct, observe, and spot participants in proper gymnastics techniques.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is often required to: bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach with hands, sit, stand for an extended period of time, walk, lift equipment, lift a small to average size child, have finger dexterity, grasp, perform repetitive motions, talk, hear and have visual acuity.
Ability to safely traverse gymnasium.
Perform all skills required for First Aid, and CPR/AED certifications.
Travel
Travel is not required for rec. coaches. Travel is required for Team/Progressive coaches while attending competitions. Mileage will be reimbursed.
Position Type/Expected Hours Of Work
This is a part time position. Hours will depend on the requirements of the Woodland Community Center programming. If not scheduled on a Saturday, must provide one On-Call weekend per recreational session.
Required Education And Experience
At least 16 years of age.
Certified in CPR, AED, Basic First Aid, or able to obtain within 60 days of the start of employment.
Must be able to demonstrate gymnastics instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
Commitment of supporting principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action to achieve a diverse work environment.
Preferred Education And Experience
Have a working knowledge of the USAG XCEL or JR Olympic program.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must be able to successfully pass a background check
EEO Statement
The Lake Superior YMCA (the Y) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Y complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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