Gymnastics Instructor - Seasonal

Evergreen, CO; Evergreen (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recreation district in Evergreen seeks a Gymnastics Instructor responsible for teaching gymnastics skills and ensuring participant safety. The role involves managing classes, communicating with parents, and maintaining a safe environment. Ideal candidates have experience in gymnastics and possess CPR/AED and First-Aid certifications.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years experience with gymnastics as a judge, participant, or in other capacities.
• 0-3 years experience instructing the specified course level hired to teach.

Responsibilities

• Teach gymnastics skills and supervise participants safely.
• Manage classes of children and communicate with parents.
• Set up and clean equipment for classes.

Skills

Guest Service

Communication

Safety Awareness

Education

CPR/AED and First-Aid Certification

Job description

The mission of the Evergreen Park & Recreation District is to improve the quality of life of the Evergreen community by providing a wide range of excellent, financially responsible park and recreation amenities and programs while maintaining and enhancing the area's mountain character.

EPRD is one of the largest employers in the Evergreen area. We have 40 full-time employees and over 200 part-time/seasonal staff. We post all opportunities on our website, so check back regularly for updates.

EPRD is a fun environment to work in so whether you enjoy working with kids, sports, fitness, parks, aquatics, etc., we may have a position for you!

Nature of Work

Under 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.
• Reports 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.
• Maintain excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Assist participants, including extended periods of standing and stabilizing others, as applicable.

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

• Transfer knowledge of specialized area to class participants.
• Instruct participants properly and safely to reach their goals.
• 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 the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• 0-3 years experience with gymnastics and other programs as a judge, participant, or in other capacities that result in hands-on knowledge of the sport.
• 0-3 years experience instructing the specified course level hired to teach.

The Evergreen Park & Recreation District is an equal opportunity employer.

EPRD does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.