K-6 Gymnastics Instructor - Summer

Position: K-6 Gymnastics Instructor - Summer 2026
Normal Parks & Recreation offers a range of youth gymnastics classes for grades K-6!

Teach gymnastics to 6-12 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on a matted floor.

The working season for this position is early June- early August. Monday/Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm.

* Assist with planning daily skills and activities prior to the start of each class

* Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant

* Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault, floor and barre

* Assist in running a safe and organized class

* Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians and staff regarding questions and concerns

* Take daily attendance

* Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized

* Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed

* Preferred age is 16 years or older

* Certification in First Aid and/or CPR is preferred (classes provided by NPRD)

* Successful completion of criminal background check

* Ability to interact well with children ages 6-12 years old

* Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above

* Understanding of how to teach each skill at an age-appropriate level

* Knowledge of how to safely spot participants

* Ability to work independently with little supervision

* Availability to work from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday mornings.

* Experience working with youth or background in field of Education, Parks & Recreation or another related field

* Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling is required

Physical Requirements:

* Ability to stand for extended periods of time

* Ability squat/crouch/kneel for extended periods of time when spotting participants

* Position sometimes required the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs.

* Preferred personal enjoyment of gymnastics and/or tumbling