Gymnastics Instructor

We are looking for energetic, fun, motivated, and kid-loving people to instruct students in our developmental gymnastics program. As an instructor, you will safely lead participants through engaging classes and assisting with Team practices and competitions while developing participant's confidence, skills, and abilities.

The gymnastic Instructor is a part time position (up to 18 hours/week) paying $18.00/hour.

MISSION STATEMENT

The Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division of The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

KROC CENTER MISSION

In keeping with the mission of The Salvation Army, The Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center provides facilities, programs and services that encourage, enrich, and strengthen children, adults, and seniors through positive life-changing experiences.

SUMMARY/PRIMARY PURPOSE:

The Gymnastics Instructor will instruct gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheer classes and camps in a safe, positive, educational and fun environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Executes planned activities to include age and ability level appropriate skills.
• Assists Lead Gymnastics Instructor in planning program activities.
• Participates in structured activities with the children; observes and assists participants in acquiring new skills.
• Provides safe and effective spotting skills as appropriate for class (to include various skills such as forward/backward rolls, vaulting, beam, handsprings, etc.) and maintains a safe environment for program participants.
• Prepares gymnastics area for daily activities and cleans up at end of the day. Checks equipment for safety and reports any safety issues to supervisor immediately.
• Participates in instructing participants in team competition settings as appropriate.
• Directly oversees the work of any aides assigned to work in the program area at all times and ensures that minor support staff are never left unattended with program participants.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT: Uses a variety of gymnastics equipment including beams, bars, vault, mats, etc. Must be able to assist program participants with proper use of grips and tape as appropriate for programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Must be at least 18 years old for instructor position

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
• 2+ years of experience in gymnastics, tumbling, or cheer is strongly preferred.

- OR -

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS: First Aid, CPR and AED Certification. Applicant must posses a valid Wisconsin Driver's license with clearance to drive from The Salvation Army's insurance carrier.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Friendly, positive attitude.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work and relate well with diverse populations in age, ethnicity, and abilities including children, parents, and team members.
• Knowledge of various gymnastics, tumbling, and/or cheerleading skills.
• Ability to work well with youth and handle behavioral issues effectively.
• Ability to interact with the general public in a calm, rational manner.
• Ability to organize and supervise participants with special attention to safety.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES: The physical demands described at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, and actively physically engage with participants throughout the duration of the work shift; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly support the partial weight of program participants during spotting and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working with other team members, the employee may occasionally work with other team members to move heavier equipment. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work environment characteristics described at the Wisconsin & Upper Michigan Division Kroc Center are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job is performed in a busy recreation setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The building is climate controlled and most work will be done at normal room temperature, however some work areas may be more humid or of variable temperature based on the activities taking place at the time.

This position will require performance of duties during hours commensurate with the hours of operation at the Kroc Center including some nights and weekends.

The employee may occasionally be required to travel to team competitions at offsite locations; during these competitions, the employee will be exposed to environmental conditions present at the site.

The Salvation Army is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates who are back-to-work, US Veterans, people with disabilities, people who have been impacted by the justice system, and/or people without a college degree are encouraged to apply.

All employees recognize that The Salvation Army is a church and agree that they will do nothing as an employee of The Salvation Army to undermine its religious mission.