Preschool Gymnastics Instructor/Early Childhood Movement Instructor

Mini Hops Gymnastics; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Staff discounts

Job summary

Mini Hops Gymnastics is seeking caring, energetic instructors to coach preschoolers in the after-school and weekend programs. You will help children ages 5 and under develop through gymnastics, dance, and performing arts in a positive, family-friendly setting.

Strong love for children and a growth mindset are essential. Prior gymnastics experience is not required, as we provide training. Wages range with experience, and we offer benefits for staff working 4+ hours weekly.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working with preschoolers (training provided)
• Willingness to learn early childhood development
• Positive, family-friendly attitude and growth mindset
• Thrive in a positive environment and exhibit high professional standards

Responsibilities

• Coach preschoolers during after-school hours and Saturdays.
• Teach gymnastics and related activities while promoting life lessons.
• Create a loving, safe and supportive class environment.
• Maintain flexible schedule to cover evenings and weekend sessions.

Skills

Love for children

Growth mindset

Teaching life lessons

Evening & weekend flexibility

Education

Early childhood development

Job description

Looking for a rewarding job in a fun and positive environment? Join us and maximize your impact!

• Currently hiring for school year positions: weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
• Specifically looking for a preschool gymnastics coach for Mondays 3:45-7:30pm, Fridays 3:45-7:30pm and Saturdays 8:15am-1:15pm.

Mini-Hops Gymnastics benefits include 401(k), Paid Time Off (1.5 hours for every 30 hours worked), paid holidays and discounts for all staff who work 4 hours or more per week. Wages and benefits commensurate with experience.

Do you want to love your job? Do you enjoy a challenge? Mini Hops Gymnastics is looking for caring, energetic and creative people to work with children ages 5 and under; teaching life lessons through the sports of gymnastics, dance, performing arts and more. A love for children is required, but experience in gymnastics is not. We are hiring early childhood sports instructors for after-school hours and Saturdays. We are open 6 days a week 8:00 am-8:00 pm. The strongest need during the school year is for evenings from 3:45/4:00-7:30 pm and Saturday mornings from 8:15 am-1:15 pm. The strongest need in summer is for 7:45-12:15 and/or 330-730pm, on weekdays we are closed on Saturdays during the summer.

Mini-Hops Gymnastics is a leader in teaching life lessons through sport to people of all abilities in the Western Suburbs of Minneapolis! Opportunities are available in many programs! Join a team of positive, friendly and caring people who love making a difference in the lives of children and their families!

Coaching pay is based on experience and education and ranges from $15-$24.

We are looking for candidates that have the following qualities:

• A love for working with children.
• Passionate about the physical, social, and emotional growth and development of children.
• A thoughtful, intelligent, and analytical thinker with excellent integrity and judgement with a growth mindset.
• Strong skills and the ability to teach life lessons positively to athletes.
• Inspire trust, confidence, and enthusiasm in the organization.
• Willing to do everything necessary to achieve coaching excellence.
• Exhibit behavior that exemplifies the highest professional, ethical, and moral standards.
• Recognize that all staff have a role in customer experience.
• Ability to work evenings and Saturdays. Flexible scheduling!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ experience working with preschoolers (we hire people with great character and we train them to teach gymnastics).
• A willingness to learn and grow as a person and an instructor.
• An understanding or willingness to learn early childhood development and developmental stages.
• The ability to thrive in a positive, family-friendly environment.

We are dedicated to our staff and will help you develop tools and skills that will last a lifetime.

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