Camp Carmel Creek - Floor Gymnastics Specialist

Position Floor Gymnastics Specialist Location San Diego, CA Job ID 294 # of Openings 1 Overview Camp Carmel Creek is a program of The San Diego Jewish Academy. We create summer adventures filled with joy, growth, curiosity and intention through a unique model combining classic day‑camp, a specialty camp focus, and the connection of a sleepaway camp. We believe life's most valuable lessons come from independent discovery and perpetual curiosity. What you can expect to gain from this role. Leadership: Design, plan, and manage your program area, building a creative and effective experience for campers. Communication: Foster clear, positive interaction with campers, supervisors, and co‑workers. Organization: Keep schedules, lesson plans, and supplies ready to run sessions efficiently. Problem Solving: Adapt to challenges, collaborate, and stay flexible to support camper needs. Teamwork: Contribute to a collaborative camp culture, integrating gymnastics into broader camp activities. Responsibilities Plan and lead engaging floor gymnastics sessions for kindergarten to 6th grade campers, focusing on flexibility, strength, coordination, and basic tumbling skills. Teach fundamental techniques such as rolls, cartwheels, handstands, bridges, and jumps in a safe and developmentally appropriate manner. Create a positive and encouraging environment where campers feel confident trying new skills and progressing at their own pace. Emphasize proper warm‑up, stretching, and injury prevention techniques to ensure camper safety. Adapt activities and skill progressions to accommodate different ability levels, ensuring all campers are challenged and supported. Work collaboratively with other camp staff to integrate gymnastics into camp‑wide events, performances, and theme days. Maintain and organize gymnastics equipment, ensuring mats and other apparatus are clean, safe, and properly set up. Participate in staff training before camp begins to align on spotting techniques, safety protocols, and instructional methods. Assist with setup and cleanup of the gymnastics space before, during, and after the camp season. Ensure the safety and well‑being of campers by maintaining close supervision, using proper spotting techniques, and fostering a respectful, team‑oriented atmosphere. Qualifications Experience teaching gymnastics to children, preferably in a camp, school, or gymnastics facility setting. Strong knowledge of floor gymnastics fundamentals, including proper techniques, progressions, and spotting methods. Ability to instruct and adjust techniques for campers of various skill levels. Excellent communication and leadership skills to create an engaging and supportive learning environment. Strong attention to safety and risk management. Ability to work collaboratively with camp staff and contribute to a team‑oriented environment. CPR and First Aid certification (preferred but not required). Must be available for pre‑camp staff training and the full camp season. Term of Employment June 15th – August 7th, Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Full‑time and part‑time opportunities available. 4 staff training dates prior to June 15th. (30 hours of online and in‑person paid training prior to the start of camp) Salary Range $22–$30 per hour. Pay scale is based on level of schooling and experience. Employment Requirements SDJA is unable to provide immigration sponsorships such as H1B visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and be willing to undergo both a Live Scan background check (for age 18+) and TB screening as part of the hiring process. California Compliance Notice In accordance with California law (Education Code §44939.5, as amended by SB 848), applicants for all positions with SDJA are required to disclose all current and former employment with educational institutions. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the completion of required employment verifications. Statement of Inclusivity and Non‑discrimination Camp Carmel Creek is a community of learners who value the rich diversity of its members. We welcome campers, staff with differences based on (but not limited to) race, color, ethnicity, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, family structure, and economic background. Camp Carmel Creek is committed to compliance with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. The Camp will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or an employee unless undue hardship would result. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on the employment application. If, however, you require reasonable accommodation in the application and/or interview process due to disability, requests must be made in a timely manner. #J-18808-Ljbffr SDJA