Lead Gymnastics Instructor

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Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic gymnastics professional to serve as a Lead Gymnastics Instructor. This is an exciting and fulfilling role within the Recreation Class program. This position will be responsible for a leadership role within our Recreational Gymnastics program and will support and collaborate with the Recreational Gymnastics Manager and program.

The Lead Gymnastics instructor serves Arlington County’s community and surrounding areas by offering safe, fun, and quality gymnastics classes for all. Join our well-known and amazing team!

The Arlington County Gymnastics program has something for everyone! This program supports a popular and robust recreation program that provides over 250 classes annually. Additionally, the program supports two competitive teams: the Arlington Aerials women’s competitive team and Arlington Tigers men’s competitive team. The program is housed in the Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center, a 30,000 sf. Facility that includes over 20,000 sf. of gymnastics.

Specific duties include: 

• This position will be responsible for a leadership role within our Recreational Gymnastics program by directing coaching staff, providing customer service, and/or maintaining the daily schedules.

• Supporting and collaborating with the Recreational Gymnastics Manager and program by coaching classes, camps, and special events, maintaining the program curriculum, creating stations/rotations, and providing customer service;

• Providing tailored Gymnastics instruction to student's needs while evaluating student performance;

• Instructing each level of the program’s recreation classes spanning from preschool, youth, teen, adult, and adapted levels;

• Setting up equipment prior to class and securing equipment after class;

• Inspecting equipment and reporting unsafe equipment to supervisor;

• Recommending purchase of supplies and equipment;

• Completing required class documentation such as attendance reports, skill tracking, evaluations, incident reports, etc using Microsoft Office; and

• Performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience communicating with large and diverse groups, staying organized, managing priorities, being flexible, and motivating others. In addition, candidates must exercise mature judgment and sound decision-making, with basic computer skills, Microsoft Office products, and digital information management skills.

Minimum:

• High school diploma/GED;

• 1200 hours of technical experience in Gymnastics (may come from a variety of sources, such as work experiences, volunteer experiences or formal athletic participation); and

• Must have at least 100 hours as an instructor.

Substitutions: Additional education in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with each year of post-high school education substituting for 800 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not be substituted for the instructing hours requirement.

Desirable: Preference may be given to those with a Bachelor’s Degree (or above) in a related field and experience in one or more of the following:

• Previous gymnastics and/or summer camp experience;

• Working in a USA Gymnastics Member club setting; and

• Working with/spotting children/teens/adults and lifting gymnastics/heavy equipment.

Special Requirements

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment, which may include the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Must obtain (or maintain) the following within 60 days of hire

• USA Gymnastics Membership;

• USA Gymnastic Certification;

• CPR/AED; and

• Safe Sport.

Work Hours:  Sc