Tiny Tumblers (Gymnastics) Instructor - Part Time

Are you up for a challenge? Join our growing team:

The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families

• Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
• Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
• Are you good with kids (ages 2-5 yo)?

The Roselle Park District needs you!

$15/hour, 1.5 hours/week: 2 - 45 min class offering, beginning November; Saturday mornings 8:45a-10:30a

Benefits include free individual fitness center pass, free individual pool pass, 25% off programs; certain restrictions apply

This is a parent/tot class -- looking for someone who can interact with parents as well as kids.

Under the supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Tiny Tumblers Instructor is responsible for the teaching of tumbling skills and supervision of students. The program focuses on developing gross motor skills, balance, coordination, and confidence through basic tumbling activities, obstacle courses, jumping, climbing, and crawling. Parents/guardians attend with their child, and you'll help guide the little ones through activities in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment.

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be 16 years old
• Must have previous instruction and experience in the gymnastics/tumbling/cheerleading field.
• Must be self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to teach a variety of levels in a group setting.
• Ability to deal with residents, staff and job responsibilities under stressful conditions.
• Ability to control children within a classroom setting.
• Must be able to respond to and handle children's behaviors in a positive appropriate manner.
• CPR/First Aid certification, preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following tasks:

• Provide participants with general information regarding the expectations and format of the classes.
• Provide a fun and safe environment to learn the essentials of various gymnastics/tumbling skills.
• Updates class attendance sheets every day classes meet.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Demonstrate various gymnastics/tumbling moves.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with subordinates, co-workers and the general public.
• Participates at required staff meetings and training sessions.
• Wears appropriate attire during working hours.
• Carry out the directions of the Recreation Supervisor.
• Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous in all cases.
• May perform other duties as necessary.

Roselle Park District provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, individuals with disabilities, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital and housing status.