Tumbling Instructor

Core Athletics; Michigan; On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Athletics, an elite tumbling and performance company in Michigan, seeks a full-time Tumbling Instructor to train high school and middle school cheer squads on-site. You will plan drills, teach safe techniques, spot athletes, and support performance goals in Grand Rapids and Pontiac areas.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school coaches, constructive athlete feedback, and a focus on safety, injury prevention, and a positive, growth-oriented training culture for youth athletes.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching tumbling/gymnastics to youth is required or highly preferred.
• Experience with MHSAA cheer terminology and structure is beneficial.
• Strong communication: clear instruction and constructive feedback.
• Ability to design lesson plans, progressions, and athlete development paths.
• Previous coaching/instruction with youth or student-athletes is advantageous.
• Knowledge of safety standards and spotting techniques; willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead tumbling drills and safe progressions.
• Teach proper techniques and progressions to athletes.
• Spot athletes during skills and progressions.
• Collaborate with school coaches to align training with team goals.
• Provide constructive feedback and track skill development over time.
• Maintain a safe training environment and promote injury prevention.
• Foster a positive, inclusive atmosphere and athlete leadership.
• Travel to partner schools within Michigan as needed.

Skills

Tumbling

Gymnastics

Communication

Coaching

Youth Development

Spotting Techniques

Safety Standards

Instructional Planning

Job description

Company Description

Core Athletics is an elite tumbling, stunting, and performance company specializing in the sport of cheerleading. The organization works on-site with high school and middle school cheerleading teams across Michigan, providing advanced skills training and performance coaching. Core Athletics is committed to inspiring and educating athletes through spirited, memorable experiences that promote athletic development. The company focuses on building leaders within teams and local communities while fostering a positive, growth-oriented environment for athletes and staff.

Role Description

The Tumbling Instructor is a full-time, on-site role based in Michigan, United States, working directly with high school and middle school cheerleading teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include planning and leading tumbling drills, teaching safe and effective techniques, spotting athletes during skills progressions, and supporting overall performance. The instructor will collaborate with school coaches to align training with team goals, provide constructive feedback to athletes, and help track skill development over time. The role also involves maintaining a safe training environment, promoting injury prevention practices, and fostering a positive, inclusive atmosphere that encourages athlete confidence and leadership.

We are looking especially to fill classes in the Grand Rapids and Pontiac areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidates should possess strong skills in Tumbling and Gymnastics, with the ability to teach and demonstrate proper technique and progressions. Candidates with knowledge of sports that include aerial and body awareness (wrestling, tricking, etc) will also be considered.
• Ideal candidates would possess experience in MHSAA cheer, including terminology, round structure, skills, and overall performance quality.
• Candidates should possess effective communication skills, including clear instruction, positive feedback, and collaboration with coaches and school staff.
• Candidates should possess training and coaching abilities, including lesson planning, skill progression design, and athlete development.
• Previous experience working with youth or student-athletes in a coaching or instructional role is highly beneficial.
• A knowledge of safety standards and a willingness to learn spotting techniques is required. Candidates will be instructed on ideal spotting techniques and standards.
• Ability to travel to partner schools within Michigan and work flexible hours aligned with team schedules.