Part-Time Energetic Youth Tumbling & Dance Instructor

New Canaan Community Ymca; New Canaan (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

New Canaan YMCA in New Canaan, CT invites applications for a part-time youth gymnastics instructor. You will teach tumbling, movement and dance to children up to age 9, focusing on safety, fun, and fundamentals of the sport.

The role requires 21+ and experience with children and gymnastics; you will create adaptable lesson plans and supervise classes, coordinating with parents to ensure a positive, engaging program.

Qualifications

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience with children; gymnastics experience.
• Strong class management; be patient, kind, energetic, responsive, and engaging.
• Ability to create and adapt lesson plans for varying ages.
• Comfortable teaching caregiver/child classes (ages 1–3) and supervising child-only classes (ages 3–9).
• Recognize safety concerns regarding equipment.
• Reliable and independent; able to give clear directions to parents and children.

Responsibilities

• Take safety certification and other courses designated by Director.
• Teach classes as scheduled by supervisor.
• Be a role model for the gymnastics and movement participants while upholding YMCA Four Core Values (Honesty, Responsibility, Respect, Caring).
• Implement age-appropriate curriculum with songs, games, and movement activities.
• Develop daily lesson plans for each class; plans must be approved by Director.
• Supervise and instruct participants during class.
• Plan and assist with open gyms or special events as scheduled by supervisor.
• Inventory equipment daily for safety concerns.
• Report accidents or incidents to supervisor.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as designated by the supervisor.
• Job Description may be changed at any time by supervisor.

Job description

New Canaan YMCA in New Canaan, CT invites applications for a part-time youth gymnastics instructor. You will teach tumbling, movement and dance to children up to age 9, focusing on safety, fun, and fundamentals of the sport.

The role requires 21+ and experience with children and gymnastics; you will create adaptable lesson plans and supervise classes, coordinating with parents to ensure a positive, engaging program.