Parent-Tot Gymnastics Instructor

South Suburban Parks and Recreation; Centennial, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fitness center access

Class discounts

Paid sick leave

Training and promotion from within

Job summary

South Suburban Parks and Recreation is hiring an enthusiastic Gymnastics Instructor for toddler and preschool classes at the Goodson Recreation Center in Centennial, CO. This ongoing recruitment features hourly pay of $15.70–$19.00, with potential perks including free fitness center access and class discounts.

Ideal candidates have experience with young children; gymnastics experience is a bonus but not required. CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within 60 days is expected.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within sixty (60) days of employment (offered through SSPRD employment)

Responsibilities

• Teach basic gymnastics skills emphasizing gross and fine motor coordination.
• Encourage physical activity for toddlers and preschoolers.
• Communicate effectively with employees and the public.

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication skills

Engagement/flexibility

Job description

This is an ongoing recruitment process, with no specific closingdate. We will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis.

$15.70 - $19.00 per hour

Are you passionate about working with children? We are seeking anenthusiastic, engaging, fun individual who loves working with toddlerand preschool aged children, encouraging physical activity, andteaching basic gymnastics skills that emphasize gross and fine motorcoordination. Gymnastics experience is encouraged but not required.And as an added perk, instructors may receive complimentaryregistration for one of their own children in a Parent-Tot or Districtrecreation gymnastics class.

The Goodson Recreation Center has immediate openings for GymansticsParent-Tot class Instructors.

Our Ideal Candidate

• Will have prior experience working with young children, such aspreschool, summer camps, youth sports, etc.
• Gymnastics experience is a bonus, but not a requirement of thisposition - we can teach you the basic shapes and spotting techniques.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively to establish andmaintain working relationships with employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• CPR/First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within sixty(60) days of employment (offered through SSPRD employment)

The job description above covers the main duties of this position.Please note, as a team member, there may be additionalresponsibilities that are required to meet ongoing needs of the department.

Employee Benefits & Perks atSouth Suburban

• FREE use ofDistrictfitness centers and swimming pools
• Discounts on recreation classes and golf (applicable to employeesworking 14+ hours/week)
• Paidsick leave
• Opportunities for training and promotion from within

Our mission is to foster healthy living through stewardship of theenvironment, parks, trails, and open space by providing recreationalservices and programs.

We serve residents in Bow Mar, Columbine Valley, Centennial west ofI-25, Littleton, Lone Tree and Sheridan and unincorporated portions ofDouglas, Jefferson and Arapahoe counties. We operate four full-servicerecreation centers, golf courses, outdoor pools and restaurants, twoice centers and miniature golf courses, a botanical garden eventcenter a BMX track, a sports dome, batting cages, an entertainmentcenter, a hotel and a nature center. In addition, we maintain nearly3,800 acres of developed and open space land, including 119multi-purpose athletic fields, more than 100 parks, nearly 80 miles oftrails, 60 playgrounds, 56 tennis courts, and the 880-acre SouthPlatte Park.