Gymnasium instructor job description

Life's too short to not work someplace awesome! If you love kids, enjoy moving and being active in your job while having a ton of fun, you may be the person we are looking for!

A PreK\Grade School Instructor leads exceptional classes, teaching children aged 3-12 years old. Every class is taught utilizing The Little Gym Curriculum and Music, creating an experience unlike any other program.
What we expect from you…
* Teach amazing classes based on our proven curriculum and teaching method (don't worry, we'll teach you how!)
* Provide outstanding customer service and membership experience. We treat our members like family here.
* Create a warm, fun and educational environment for the Children each class.
* Treat each class and each child as if it's their first day - EVERY WEEK!

You'd fit in here if…
* You love having fun, like giving high 5's and can play like a child! (A background in child development, physical education and/or gymnastics helps as well)
* You live to serve! Making others feel good makes you feel good.
* Kids really like you, but their parents really like you too.
* You were voted most likely to be in a good mood by your high school classmates.
* You love to have fun, but you know when to buckle down and do work.

You may think we're awesome because…
* Children walk out of our classes more confident than when they walked in every single day.
* You'll get your steps in and close your activity rings while you work because you'll be moving all day.
* We take our fun pretty seriously but also take the role we play in our community and with each child we meet seriously. The relationships you'll build here will last a lifetime.
* You could get paid to fold t-shirts or you could get paid to act like a dinosaur. The choice is yours.
* This may not be your career, but we are sure going to train you like it is.

WE ARE GROWING AGAIN!
Part-time positions available (MUST BE AVAILABLE WEEKENDS)
About the Company:
My Gym Children’s Fitness Center is a 700+ locations strong international corporation offering the BEST recreational fitness and gymnastics programs and blowout birthday parties for children ages 6 months to 7 years of age. If you’ve never heard of My Gym, please visit our website, or Facebook (@mygymfun) and get to know us; we’re tons of fun and love what we do!
Job Description:
My Gym is currently hiring a children’s fitness coach/instructor. In addition to teaching, you will be responsible for helping meet monthly team goals in promotions and sales.
Position Requirements:

• Ability to work 20+ hours per week, including weekends
• Highly energetic
• Exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with children
• Background in fitness (athletics, sports, dance, cheer, gymnastics, martial arts, or related field)
• Effective leadership and motivational skills
• Effective time management
• Adept sales skills
• Clean background check

Compensation:
Starts at $18+ per hour - Average trained staff member earns $19-$20+ per hour. Additionally, we offer:

• Upward mobility
• Paid time off
• Medical insurance allowance
• Excellent commission and bonus structure

Think you’re what we’re looking for?
Send us your resume, and, if you really want to stand out from the crowd, also attach a short bio or link to yourself on video and answer the following questions:

• Why do you think you’re a good fit for My Gym?
• What is your background in theatre, gymnastics, or athletics?
• What are some of your achievements, interests, hobbies, skills, or talents?

We treat our employees like family and really try to go out of our way to ensure their longevity, success, and happiness. If you’re interested in becoming part of something really special, please click “apply.” We are excited to meet you!

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of that franchise. All inquiries about employment at this franchise should be made directly to the franchisee, and not to My Gym Corporate.

Make a difference by contributing to building a better, stronger community for all. The Y offers a variety of impactful programming to all ages and families. Following the Y's impact for more than 150 years, the mission of the YMCA of Metro Chicago is to develop strong children, families, and communities across Metropolitan Chicago through academic readiness, character development, violence prevention, fitness, and healthy living. In this role, you'll be an integral part of the YMCA team. So you're not just impacting a bottom line, you're impacting people and communities all over Chicagoland.

As a Gymnastic Instructor/Coach you will be responsible for the planning of gymnastic programs and supervision of different age groups in accordance with the goals and policies of the YMCA.

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

• Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope of Responsibilities :

• Coordinates activities which are culturally relevant and developmentally appropriate.
• Supervises a group of youth and/or adults to ensure their health and safety, and to provide for a positive experience for each person.
• Communicates with and maintains positive relationships with parents.
• Provides day-to-day guidance to staff and volunteers.
• Follows YMCA policies and procedures, including those related to medical and disciplinary situations, child abuse prevention and emergency procedures.
• Provides assistance to supervisor and may fill-in during temporary absences.
• Maintains sports equipment and notifies supervisor of equipment issues.
• Support the YMCA's mission and center operations as needed.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must have prior experience sports/specialty experience (i.e. Playing, Coaching, etc.)

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We're committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination no later than your start date unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.

Child Abuse Prevention: This position supports the YMCA's commitment to child abuse prevention by:

• Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Completing all child abuse prevention training as required