Gymnastics Instructor (Springs)

Greater Austin YMCA; Dripping Springs (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

A community-focused organization in Dripping Springs is seeking a Gymnastics Instructor to teach students of all levels. Responsibilities include conducting gymnastics lessons, ensuring safety, and maintaining equipment. The ideal candidate should have a gymnastics or cheer tumbling background and strong communication skills. This role fosters a positive environment while promoting self-confidence and discipline in students. The organization values teamwork, organization, and a culture of inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years old.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• Organized, able to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Teach age-appropriate gymnastics skills.
• Render first aid as needed.
• Communicate with students' parents.

Skills

Gymnastics or cheer tumbling background

Instructor experience

Positive, service-oriented attitude

Strong communication

Education

Current CPR and First Aid certifications

Job description

How You Will Power Our Purpose (Job Summary)

Our Gymnastics lessons focus on enhancing basic body movement, coordination, and muscle development. The Y offers gymnastics for beginners to advanced levels. As a Gymnastics Instructor, you teach students self-confidence, self-discipline, poise, and grace. Most importantly, you teach students that gymnastics lessons are fun!

How You Will Make An Impact (Essential Functions)

• Render first aid as needed and complete the required paperwork for incidents and accidents.
• Set up and take down gymnastics equipment as needed for classes.
• Ensure that the gym is not left unattended with the equipment set‑up.
• Conduct warm‑up as assigned by the supervisor.
• Teach age‑appropriate skills as outlined in the curriculum.
• Monitor the appropriate placement of gymnasts within classes and conduct evaluations of students and/or potential students.
• Communicate with the parents of students as needed.
• Maintain necessary records to track attendance in classes.
• Maintain and champion a safe environment in the gym at all times.
• Lead by example the Y’s mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests.
• Become an Ambassador of the Y’s work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring To The Community Enterprise

• Minimum of 16 years old
• Gymnastics or cheer tumbling background.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• You have current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• You are a team player with a positive, service‑oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
• You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people’s differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.