Conestoga Tumbling & Gymnastics Instructor

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free facility access for household

Job summary

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is seeking a Tumbling & Gymnastics Instructor to lead preschool and youth programs at Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center. This role emphasizes movement, confidence, and inclusive participation for children of varying abilities.

Responsibilities include teaching foundational skills, maintaining a safe class environment, and adapting activities to individual needs while fostering a love of movement in a welcoming setting.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching tumbling or gymnastics with preschool and youth is beneficial.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Lead preschool and youth tumbling and gymnastics classes.
• Teach age-appropriate foundational skills (balance, coordination, body control, jumping, rolling, climbing).
• Provide instruction suitable for participants’ ages, abilities, and skill levels.
• Support individuals while managing small groups.
• Maintain a safe, organized instructional environment and follow safety practices.

Skills

Teaching

Movement

Safety

Tools

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Conestoga Tumbling & Gymnastics Instructor

Conestoga Recreation & Aquatic Center is looking for an enthusiastic, responsible, and safety-focused Tumbling & Gymnastics Instructor to lead preschool and youth tumbling and gymnastics programming. We are seeking community-minded individuals who are passionate about movement, recreation, and working with young participants of all abilities and backgrounds.

As a Tumbling & Gymnastics Instructor, you’ll:

• Lead engaging preschool and youth tumbling and gymnastics classes that promote skill development, confidence, and fun
• Teach age-appropriate foundational skills such as balance, coordination, body control, jumping, rolling, climbing, and basic gymnastics movements
• Provide instruction and activities that are appropriate for participants’ ages, abilities, and skill levels
• Support individual participants while managing small-group dynamics
• Maintain a safe and organized instructional environment and follow appropriate safety practices when using gymnastics equipment
• Adapt activities and instruction to meet the needs and abilities of individual participants
• Foster a welcoming and positive environment that encourages confidence, independence, and a love of movement

To be considered for a position, instructors should have experience or interest in teaching tumbling, gymnastics, or related movement activities, particularly with preschool and youth participants. Experience in one or more of the following areas is beneficial:

• Acro
• Cheerleading
• Dance
• Early childhood physical development
• Movement education
• Preschool gymnastics
• Recreational gymnastics
• Tumbling

If you’re passionate about movement and recreation, enjoy working with young children, and want to help participants build confidence and physical skills in a positive environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Employees receive free drop-in access to all THPRD recreation facilities for their household. Be sure to check out the "Benefits" tab to see what the district offers you!

Hours & Classification

Must be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays within the hours of 8:00am-6:00pm. Hours will depend on programming. Part-time employees work fewer than 1,560 hours annually.

Qualifications

• Instructor I

No teaching experience required; must love working with people of all ages and abilities; be able to work inside and outside; and be at least 16 years of age.

Pay rate range: $19.78 to $22.30 hourly (based on experience and internal equity). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

• Instructor II

Must have at least 1 year of experience in leading and instructing general classes and be at least 16 years of age.

Pay rate range: $21.81 to $24.59 hourly (based on experience and internal equity). Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

• Instructor III

Must have over 2 years of experience and specialized training in the assigned program area, be 18 years of age, and have a valid driver's license.

Pay rate range: $26.51 to $27.33 hourly (based on experience and internal equity). The full hourly range for this job classification is $26.51 to $29.89. Staff may be eligible for a merit increase at the end of September.

Other Requirements

• Current CPR/First Aid certification OR ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Accommodations

THPRD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, THPRD will ensure that people with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at [e-mail].