PARK DIST OF HIGHLAND PARK·Highland Park, Illinois
Instruct gymnastics lessons in accordance with the established curriculum while ensuring the safety and development of all participants. Maintain accurate attendance records and respond appropriately to any facility emergencies or incidents.
Instruct gymnastics lessons in accordance with PDHP gymnastics curriculum. Teaching skills essential to the development and growth of gymnast's abilities and progress. Understand skill levels and teach in a progressive and safe manner. Attend all informational staff meetings. Possess knowledge of gymnastics skills and progressions and proper apparatus execution. Maintain accurate attendance and progress reports as required Respond appropriately and in a timely manner to participant and facility emergencies, including completion of accident/incident or minor injury log. Follow all Park District policies and procedures. Performs other Park District-related duties as assigned. QualificationsEducation and/or Experience: Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with young children preferred. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: American Red Cross CPR/AED (as needed). Wage Range: $16.00-$30.00 per hour depending on qualifications Classification: Part-time, non-exempt Schedule: Weekday morning/early afternoon, After school, and Saturday's. Physical Requirements: The physical requirements 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 of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and sit; bend; twist; squat; use hands to finger, handle, grasp manipulate or feel; reach push or pull with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, see and hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Working Conditions: Must be able to respond quickly and accurately. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Candidates should have experience working with young children and possess knowledge of gymnastics skills and progressions. A CPR/AED certification is required as needed for the role.
Market context
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