Gymnastics Instructor - General Recreation Instructor

Description: **Nature of WorkUnder the direction of the Gymnastics Supervisors, this position is responsible for teaching skills pertaining to gymnastics, and supervises participants safely in a public recreation facility.Essential Functions*** Must possess a highly defined focus towards both internal and external guest service.* Explains and demonstrates use of apparatus and equipment.* Explains and demonstrates principles, techniques, and methods of regulating movement of body, hands, and feet to achieve proficiency.* Observes gymnasts during practice to detect and correct mistakes.* Explains and enforces safety rules and regulations.* Manages classes of children by keeping attention.* Finds substitutes for classes when not available.* Communicates with parents, gymnasts, coordinator(s) and supervisor.* Attends all required meetings and trainings.* Sets up, cleans up, and moves equipment for proper class or party.* Checks equipment and space for proper safety.* Report accidents and injuries that occur during class.* Administers first-aid as necessary.**Management & Supervisory Duties* Oversees activities and actions of program participants.Illustrative Examples of Duties*** Set up and clean up for daily circuits or classes.* Record attendance and progression of participants.* Perform all required duties in a timely manner as assigned.* Check equipment and conduct inventory on a regular basis to ensure a safe environment for class participants.* Excellent verbal and written communication skills.* Strong customer service orientation.* Skills, as applicable, to assist participants, including extended periods of standing and stabilizing others.

Qualifications: **Knowledge*** Expert knowledge of modern principles, instructional methods, practices, equipment, and techniques relating to the functional areas of responsibility.* Thorough knowledge of applicable class curriculum and/or lesson plans.* Knowledge of District policies and procedures.Abilities* Ability to transfer knowledge of specialized area to class participants.* Ability to instruct participants properly and safely to reach goal.* Ability to perform work in an indoor environment with frequent interruptions and distractions.Required Training, Experience & Qualifications* Safety training through USAG, or the ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.* CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification, or have the ability to obtain within six months of employment* 0-3 years experience with gymnastics and other programs as a judge or participant or other capacity that results in hands-on knowledge of the sport.* 0-3 years experience instructing specified course level hired to teach.