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FLSA Classification: Non Exempt, Part Time

Salary Range: $14-$16 DOQ

Reports to: Gymnastics Supervisor

Date: August 2024

Summary

The Gymnastics/Tumbling Coach provides positive coaching techniques to allow for the success in each and every athlete. They will instruct participants of various skill levels and age in gymnastics, tumbling, and cheer skill development.

Essential Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential duties.

• Ensure the safety of each athlete
• Teach/coach proper form and technique
• Implement skill progression and strength progression for proper level development
• Provide a positive atmosphere
• Ability to spot through skills safely
• Ability to coach different age groups (3yrs-18yrs)
• Implement curriculum to allow for proper progression on each event
• Passion to learn and continue education in the sport of gymnastics, cheer, and tumbling
• Encourage and help children build character through motivation
• Allow children the ability to thrive through their sport as well as providing a fun

Hours

Part time with ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Participants

Work Environment

This position will occur in an indoor, temperature controlled setting. Most work performed is in a busy, close and at times, noisy environment where interruptions prevail.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Ability to move about gymnastics area/equipment and facility quickly; stand for periods at a time, walk, reach, climb, balance or kneel; ability to project voice for class instruction while other classes are in session; ability to lift, carry, transport up to 60 lbs. unassisted; and ability to see objects closely and at a distance; ability to deal with moderate to high stress situations at times and maintain a positive attitude;

Education and Experience

Gymnastics/cheer/tumbling coaching: 1-2 years preferred

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age

American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement

The Joliet Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.