Gymnastics Instructor

ABOUT OUR Y

Our Y is one of Southern California’s leading charitable organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Across the Foothills, our Y engages over 20 thousand individuals, regardless of age, income, or background. Every day we strive to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

MISSION:

The mission of the YMCA of the Foothills is to organize, develop, finance, and conduct programs for an association of persons of all ages that will, by putting Christian principles into practice, enrich the quality of their lives spiritually, mentally, physically and socially.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for program instruction in gymnastics and is required to assist in setting up and bringing down the equipment in the gymnasium on a daily basis. The gymnastic instructor will lead warm-ups for each class and instruct on basic techniques for progressive level gymnastic classes. This position is responsible for ensuring safety and providing an enjoyable environment for the students at all times.

Qualifications:

•Must be at least 16 years of age. •This position requires current CPR and AED and First Aid certifications or required to obtain within 90 days of employment. •Experience in teaching gymnastics, with all aspects of tumbling and apparatus •Ability to communicate and interact well with others required and must enjoy working with children. •Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures. •Must be personable, decisive and willing to be a leader. •Physical ability to lift children. •Ability to work independently, be organized and quality oriented. •Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency situation. •The physical ability to lead and interact in group activities and perform related physical skills.

EOE M/F/D/V