Gymnastics Instructor - Flexible Schedule + Free Membership

Greater Philadelphia YMCA; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free YMCA membership

Flexible schedule

Discounts on child care and summer cam

Future planning benefits

Job summary

Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Gymnastics Instructor to lead classes, guide skill progression, and maintain a safe, encouraging environment for children and families. Arrive early to set up, adapt activities to all ages, and collaborate with a supportive team.

You will communicate with parents about progress and safety, and you’ll participate in trainings to stay current with best practices.

Qualifications

• 21+ years of age
• 3+ years of gymnastics experience
• Some college or equivalent preferred
• USAG Safety Certification for Competitions preferred with knowledge of gymnastics competitions at national/state level
• Strong communication skills with ability to meet participants at their level
• Enjoy working with children and maintaining positive relationships with parents

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, encouraging environment for learning YMCA programs
• Arrive at least 15 minutes before class and set up equipment
• Evaluate program skills and complete progress reports for each session
• Complete communications for parents and incident reports; take attendance
• Assist in instruction of program skills and character development per YMCA standards
• Supervise participants and actively participate in all program activities
• Wear proper YMCA-approved attire
• Manage participant behavior with supervision and parent involvement
• Follow positive support techniques to develop gymnast skills
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as required

Skills

Gymnastics instruction

Communication skills

Child engagement

Education

Some college or equivalent

USAG Safety Certification (preferred)

Job description

Greater Philadelphia YMCA in Philadelphia seeks a dedicated Gymnastics Instructor to lead classes, guide skill progression, and maintain a safe, encouraging environment for children and families. Arrive early to set up, adapt activities to all ages, and collaborate with a supportive team.

You will communicate with parents about progress and safety, and you’ll participate in trainings to stay current with best practices.