Program Asst-Gymnastics

POSITION SUMMARY

Supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Provides direct leadership, instruction and motivation for students by teaching youth gymnastics classes to various age groups. Creates positive, nurturing relationships with children while building cooperative relationships with parents/caregivers.

Part‑time

• Program Assistants will assist with designing and delivering lesson plans in the designated area tailored to the skills and interests of each age group.
• Assist in instruction of a group in accordance with YMCA guidelines.
• Assist in planning, setup and delivering a variety of activities within the interest area that are age‑specific and keep children’s engagement and interest high.
• Build effective, authentic relationships with students and parents; help them connect with each other and the YMCA. Encourage parent involvement and identify potential volunteers.
• Ensure organized class management so that all participants can be seen at all times.
• Assist with instruction that is designed for the appropriate age group and ensures participants understand the instruction.
• Use teachable moments to discuss character development and provide constructive feedback during class sessions using positive motivation techniques.
• Maintain records as required (attendance, progress reports, etc.).
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures; complete incident and accident reports as necessary.
• Utilize equipment appropriately with activities, incorporate skill development, organize and put away needed class equipment, clean up area after each session, and report damaged equipment.
• Uphold, model, teach and put the four core values of the YMCA into action in all activities—Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
• Create a positive and nurturing learning environment to instill and encourage youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Y’s values, demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs, recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them, supports fund‑raising.
• Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, remains calm in challenging situations; listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments, transfers learning from one situation to another, embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience, establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings, follows budgeting policies and procedures, reports all financial irregularities immediately, and strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance, demonstrates an openness to change, seeks opportunities in the change process, accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships, and has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

• Flexible schedule; weekdays and/or weekends.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR, AED, Basic First Aid certification preferred.
• Previous experience working with children preferred.
• Must be able to demonstrate instructor skills in accordance with YMCA standards.
• Previous experience working with diverse populations preferred.

Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions. Ability to plan, lead and participate in a range of activities in accordance with instruction. Must have the ability to instruct and actively observe participants, stand for long periods of time, walk, use hands, stoop and crouch, and regularly lift up to 10–50 pounds.

$16.00 - $18.00 per hour