Instructional Gymnastics Coach

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a fun, flexible job in a fast-paced environment? Spokane Gymnastics offers part-time coaching positions, and you don’t even need previous gymnastics experience! The start date for this position is Thursday, May 2nd.

We are seeking to hire Instructional Gymnastics Coaches! Classes range from Tiny Tots (starting at 12 months old) to Instructional Gymnastics (ages 5 – Adult), plus Ninja Zone, TNT (Trampoline and Tumbling), and Parkour. Most positions are afternoon, evening, and/or weekends, and hours typically range from 8 – 20 hours per week. Training for this position is paid and takes about 1-2 months. During this time, hours range from 8-16 hours per week. Starting pay is $16.75 per hour.

At Spokane Gymnastics we hire for character and train for skill. We invest in the development of every person who joins our team and will provide the tools not only to excel at this position, but long-term, and outside of work. More important than experience or gymnastics knowledge is enthusiasm, willingness to learn, reliability, engagement, competency, integrity, and adaptability.

Responsibilities:

• Teach gymnastics, ninja, or parkour to kids in a safe and supportive environment.
• Develop lesson plans and create activities that are age-appropriate and engaging.
• Monitor and evaluate each child’s progress and adjust teaching methods as necessary.
• Provide positive reinforcement and encouragement to help children build confidence.
• Ensure that equipment is maintained and safe and the space is picked up after use.
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress and provide feedback on areas for improvement.
• Keep skills charts for each child and provide level recommendations at the end of each session.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required (Thursday evenings).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills:

• Must be able to stand for over 4 hours at a time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to perform frequent acrobatic activities as part of job duties
• Ability to spot or learn how to spot students
• Willingness to learn
• Ability to engage with kids, parents, and coworkers
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong time management skills and proven ability to be reliable
• Enthusiastic about coaching students
• Ability to apply organizational skills and creativity into lessons with students
• Experience in gymnastics a plus

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.75 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 4 hour shift
• After school
• Day shift
• Evening shift

Application Question(s):

• Why would you like to join the team?
• What is your work availability? Note: Thursday evening orientations (4pm-7pm) are mandatory for the first 4 weeks.
• If you did not include 3 references on your resume, please list 3 (2 professional, 1 personal) references below and include their contact information.
• Do you prefer us to communicate with you via email or text? Please provide your preferred contact information if it isn't listed on your resume.

Ability to Commute:

• Spokane Valley, WA 99206 (Required)

Work Location: In person