About the Department

Normal Parks & Recreation offers a range of youth gymnastics classes for grades K-6! 
Teach gymnastics to 6-12 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on a matted floor.

The working season for this position is early June- early August. Monday/Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm.

Position Duties

• Assist with planning daily skills and activities prior to the start of each class
• Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
• Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault, floor and barre
• Assist in running a safe and organized class
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians and staff regarding questions and concerns
• Take daily attendance
• Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized
• Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Preferred age is 16 years or older
• Certification in First Aid and/or CPR is preferred (classes provided by NPRD)
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Ability to interact well with children ages 6-12 years old
• Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
• Understanding of how to teach each skill at an age-appropriate level
• Knowledge of how to safely spot participants 
• Ability to work independently with little supervision 

Other Qualifications

• Availability to work from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday mornings.
• Experience working with youth or background in field of Education, Parks & Recreation or another related field 
• Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling is required

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability squat/crouch/kneel for extended periods of time when spotting participants 
• Position sometimes required the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs. 
• Preferred personal enjoyment of gymnastics and/or tumbling