Gymnastics Coach or Aide

City-of-Garden-City,-Ks; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Garden City, KS is seeking a gymnastics instructor to teach basic to intermediate skills while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for children and youth. The role involves leading classes, supervising participants during activities, and coordinating with program staff to support registrations and parent communication.

The instructor will emphasize proper technique, safety practices, and positive reinforcement, helping participants grow confidence, motor skills, and a love for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of gymnastics fundamentals, safety practices, and age-appropriate skill development.
• Ability to teach, motivate and supervise children in a group setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to enforce rules and maintain discipline in a positive manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach and demonstrate gymnastics skills appropriate to participants' age and ability levels.
• Lead classes, assist with setup/takedown of equipment, and help maintain a safe environment.
• Provide positive encouragement, instruction and feedback to participants.
• Monitor participants while performing on various apparatuses to ensure safety and proper technique.
• Support program staff with class management, participant registration and communication with parents/guardians.
• Report accidents, injuries or equipment concerns to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintain a professional and positive relationship between the program and the community.

Job description

This role assists in the delivery of the O'Brate Gymnastics Center programs for children and youth and is responsible for creating a safe, fun, and inclusive learning environment while teaching basic to intermediate gymnastics skills, supporting participant development, and ensuring program safety standards are followed.

• Teach and demonstrate gymnastics skills appropriate to participant's age and ability levels.
• Lead classes, assist with setup/takedown of equipment, and help maintain a safe environment.
• Provide positive encouragement, instruction and feedback to participants.
• Monitor participants while performing on various apparatuses to ensure safety and proper technique.
• Support program staff with class management, participant registration and communication with parents/guardians.
• Report accidents, injuries or equipment concerns to the Recreation Supervisor.
• Maintain a professional an positive relationship between the program and the community.

Education, Certification and Experience:

• Previous experience in gymnastics as a coach, aide or participant is preferred.
• Experience working with children in a recreational or instructional setting is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of gymnastics fundamentals, safety practices, and age-appropriate skill development.
• Ability to teach, motivate and supervise children in a group setting.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents and coworkers.
• Ability to enforce rules and maintain discipline in a positive manner.