Gymnastics Instructor - Full-time

Title: Gymnastics Instructor               

This position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement between the Chicago Park District and the Service Employees International Union Local 73. Pursuant to the collective bargaining agreement, the District will exhaust internal eligible applicants prior to considering external applicants. The District is assembling a list of qualified candidates for this position that will be considered should the position not be filled with internal eligible applicants.                                                                                                      

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
Responsible for planning and instructing programs of competitive and non-competitive gymnastics designed to meet the needs of the community. Performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Develops course curriculum. 
• Instructs patrons in artistic gymnastics using varied gymnastic equipment. 
• Program responsibilities include but are not limited to events prescribed by USA Gymnastics. 
• Instructs men and women in individual gymnastic skills including pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars, horizontal bar, balance beam, tumbling and floor exercise. 
• Coaches and instructs pre-school and recreational gymnastics program. 
• Responsible for instructing and coaching all competitive gymnastic events including apparatus and floor exercises, compulsory and optional routines at all levels of USA Gymnastics. 
• Organizes and supervises gymnastic teams at various proficiency levels. 
• Hosts, schedules, and organizes competitive tournaments and non-competitive activities. 
• Promotes events, programs and classes. 
• Judges all levels of competition at the recreation level. 
• Helps ensure availability and safety of equipment and facilities. 
• Performs clerical tasks including course registration, fee collection, equipment inventory and record keeping.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience:
Three years’ experience as a gymnast including at least 2 years of USA Gymnastics or N.C.A.A. recognized competition is required. Professional membership in USA Gymnastics must be obtained within 60 days of employment. 

Certification Required: Valid USA Gymnastics Safety Certification within 60 days of employment. Safe Sport certification within 60 days of employment. Must be able to physically assist/physically support athletes who are 30-100 lbs. Must be able to move equipment and mats between 5-60 lbs.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of rules, regulations and practices of USA Gymnastics. Knowledge of gymnastic exercises, events and tricks prescribed by USA Gymnastics. Knowledge of tumbling and floor exercises for men’s and women’s events. Effective teaching and coaching skills.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  At least 1 year of gymnastic coaching experience. 

BENEFITSAs a full-time Chicago Park District employee in a position covered by the District’s Agreement with SEIU Local 73, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package including:  

• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.  
• 13-20 days of paid vacation time annually (13 days for first year of employment).  
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year.  
• 4 paid personal days per year.  
• 13 paid holidays per year. 
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave (upon meeting FMLA eligibility) 
• Pension plan through the Park Employees' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity and Benefit Fund, a system covered by the State of Illinois' Reciprocal Act. 
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan.  
• Optional pre-tax programs – Transit  
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility.  
• Free Admission to most Chicago museums. 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Job duties are to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Rate of Pay: $68,968.93/annually 

SEIU Local 73             Career Service             EEO: Para-professional                FLSA: Non-Exempt