Tumbling Instructor

Date Posted: 7/12/2023

Position Type:
Decatur Indoor Sports Center/ Tumbing Instructor

Location:

Decatur Indoor Sports Center

JOB TITLE: TUMBLING INSTRUCTOR

LOCATION: DECATUR INDOOR SPORTS CENTER

CLASSIFICATION: PART-TIME, NON-EXEMPT

WAGE: $15.00/hour

Under supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, the Decatur Park District (DPD) Tumbling/Cheerleading Instructor is a non-exempt position under FLSA, responsible for directing and supervising the DPD tumbling and cheerleading programs. This employee must possess excellent supervisory, organizational, verbal communication, public relations, and tumbling/cheerleading instruction skills. This employee should provide a warm and inviting atmosphere for those individuals attending DPD's tumbling and cheerleading programs.

This employee's work schedule traditionally occurs on Monday and Tuesday evenings between 3:45 PM and 9 PM.

Experience:

One year experience working with children and a minimum of six months experience teaching tumbling, gymnastics, or cheerleading is required. High school or college cheerleading experience preferred.

• Create and utilize lesson plans that teach children tumbling and cheerleading
• Set-up tumbling/cheerleading room to be consistent with lesson plans
• Lead the program through instruction for all participants while remaining consistent in all interactions with the participants
• Evaluate each tumbling/cheerleading class upon completion to determine action necessary to improve upon each program and present this information to the Athletic Supervisor.
• Assist in resolving concerns, incidents, and complaints from participants, parents and/or legal guardians, and the general public
• Utilize rosters to ensure each participant is registered for class
• Communicate effectively with DPD staff and personnel to ensure quality programming and participants' experiences
• Evaluate program facilities and report potential hazards, inadequate equipment, etc. to the Athletic Supervisor for the purpose of implementing and/or assisting in making modifications or recommendations that ensures the safety of the program facilities
• Anticipate potential risks of injury, take measures to remove them, and in the event of injury, have the ability to implement emergency medical procedures
• Ensure equipment in tumbling area is set up properly to ensure participant safety.
• Interact and develop positive relationships with all participants and their parents/legal guardians
• Ensure the safety of all participants and be familiar with participants' medical conditions and/or special needs

• Take inventory of equipment before and at the end of each class session
• Maintain a variety of records (e.g. accident and incident reports, checklists, etc.) and submit these to the Athletic Supervisor
• Routinely act as a resource for public inquiries regarding activities and programs and direct the public to a staff member that can answer their inquiry if you are unable to
• Provide parents with information desired about tumbling or cheerleading
• Be alert and aware of severe weather potential and follow all DPD safety procedures during severe weather conditions
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary or assigned