Cheer and Tumbling Instructor

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Job Summary:

The Cheer and Tumbling Instructor is responsible for planning, organizing and implementing youth cheer and tumbling classes.

Essential Functions: 

• Oversee the daily operations of programs and monitor attendance for class rosters.
• Adapt lesson plans for the specific group or day as needed.
• Responsible for equipment set up and safety checks.
• Communicate with parents on any issues and concerns involving students.
• Responsible for the completion of all medical forms from staff and be aware of student’s specific needs.
• Distribute parent notes, evaluations, class registrations, certificates and any medical forms (as needed) to your direct supervisor.
• Provide supervision for all students.
• Perform all jobs and tasks within guidelines and rules of District’s safety program.
• Adhere to class schedule/times.
• Represent the Park District in a positive and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

This position requires a High School diploma and two years of experience in youth tumbling and cheer.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• First Aid/CPR certified and required District training.
• Skilled and able to instruct in area of cheer and tumbling.
• Ability to manage and lead children in a recreational class setting.
• Flexible and creative to capture children’s attention.
• Ability to communicate with the public.
• Understand and anticipate customer’s needs as well as support a customer service environment.
• Ability to portray a professional image of the District.
• Experience working with children.
• Ability to interact well with children, parents and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Physical ability to sanitize and move heavy gym mats.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Majority of time spent standing, lifting, kneeling, crawling, and moving quickly.
• May be required to lift up to 35 lbs.; including gym/tumbling mats.
• Exposure to large groups of children.
• Time spent in open space/gym and childcare setting.
• May be exposed to excessive noise from children.

Scheduling, pay and benefits

Part-Time, Non-Exempt (hourly) position

Pay: $15.00 - 18.00/hour, DOQ 

The Batavia Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer