Instructor - Ninja

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

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Schedules

Career Development

Job summary

YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley in Bettendorf, IA is seeking an energetic Ninja Instructor to lead recreational ninja classes for kids from preschoolers to teens. You will teach age-appropriate skills, drills, and obstacle courses while ensuring safe spotting, equipment setup, and smooth class flow.

Join a supportive team that emphasizes safety, fun, and family communication. The role offers a part-time schedule with a $12.00 hourly wage and opportunities to grow coaching skills and impact

Qualifications

• Experience in ninja-style fitness, gymnastics, 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 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.

Skills

Ninja-style fitness coaching

Youth coaching

Gymnastics/tumbling

Job description

# Instructor - NinjaYMCA Sports Center - Bettendorf, IA 52722End Date 10/26/2026## OverviewSalary Range$12.00 - $12.00 HourlyPosition TypePart TimeCategoryGymnastics/Ninja/Dance## DescriptionBring your energy, creativity, and enthusiasm to our Ninja program! 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 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 ninja-style fitness, gymnastics, 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.