Gymnastics Instructor

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley; Pleasant Valley Township (IA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Discounts on programs

Flexible schedules

Career development

Job summary

YMCA Sports Center Bettendorf is seeking a part-time Gymnastics & Ninja Instructor to engage children from preschool to teens in safe, energetic classes. You will lead activities, teach age-appropriate skills, and ensure safe spotting and equipment setup while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.

Join a supportive team that values the YMCA mission, with opportunities for growth, flexible scheduling, and a chance to impact youth development through movement and play.

Qualifications

• Experience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching.
• Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills.
• Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills.
• Reliability and commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens.
• Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses.
• Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow.
• Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels.
• Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model YMCA mission.

Skills

Gymnastics

Ninja-style fitness

Tumbling

Youth coaching

Job description

# Gymnastics InstructorYMCA Sports Center - Bettendorf, IA 52722End Date 10/19/2026## OverviewSalary Range$12.00 - $12.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeCategoryGymnastics/Ninja/Dance## DescriptionBring your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to our Gymnastics & Ninja programs! We're looking for engaging instructors who love working with kids and enjoy helping them build strength, confidence, and body awareness in a fun, safe environment.SALARY: $12.00/hrWhat You'll Do* Lead recreational gymnastics and/or ninja classes for preschoolers through teens.* Teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses.* Ensure safe spotting, equipment setup, and class flow.* Make classes fun, encouraging, and supportive for all skill levels.* Communicate with families, support program goals, and staff and model the YMCA mission.What We're Looking For* Experience in gymnastics, ninja-style fitness, tumbling, or youth coaching.* Friendly, upbeat personality and strong classroom-management skills.* Ability to teach basic-intermediate skills.* Reliability and commitment to safety.* Ability to build authentic relationships with students, parents, volunteers,Why Work With Us* Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow your coaching skills.* Free individual YMCA membership! Discounts on programs* Tuition Assistance* Flexible Schedules* Career Development* Impact the lives of youth in a meaningful, lasting way.---We are looking for someone who displays the YMCA values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility and adheres to our mission. Must be able to stand and move about in different areas, demonstrate and oversee use of attractions, lift up to 25 pounds. This position is open to candidates 16 years of age and older.