Tumbling And Trampoline Assistant

Position Summary:

Provide direct leadership, instruction and motivation to children and adults through proven instructional techniques with an emphasis on character development and safety.

Qualifications:

• Certifications: CPR and AED.

• Must be able to demonstrate or explain skills in accordance with YMCA & USAG standards.

• Be up to date in your field by attending all trainings and meetings available to you.

• Physical requirements include: ability to see 20/20 with corrective lenses, Speak clearly, speak loudly, speak fluent English, bend / stoop / twist / push / pull / climb / balance / walk, lift over 25 lbs, and demonstrate patients and understanding. Have the ability to lift and rearrange equipment, and to lift a small to average size child.

• Have the ability to instruct and observe participants, to communicate rules, progressions, skills, and expectations ages 18months & up in proper skills and progressions put forth by USA Gymnastics.

• Have at least 3 months of assistant experience before moving to a head instructor role.

Essential Functions:

• Know & uphold the YMCA Instructor code of ethics.

• Develop positive relationships with members & participants and provide motivational support & guidance.

• Dress in a YMCA staff shirt and pants or shorts that do not contain print on the rear area. Tennis shoes, socks or bare feet may be worn. Dress may not include spaghetti straps, pajamas, flip flops, belly baring shirts, extremely short shorts, ill fitting shorts or pants that may fall down to show your underclothing.

• Use provided Lesson plans to set up and prepare for your class, run your class in a timely manner and offer equal opportunity to students.

• Attend staff meetings and trainings as scheduled.

• Know and follow all YMCA policies, rules, regulations and procedures, including emergency and safety procedures.

• Work your regularly scheduled hours with not more than 2 substitutions in a 7 week session and not more than 1 substitution in a 5 week session. Request days off prior to the start of the session, or contact your own sub.

• Complete incident and accident reports as necessary.

• Remain alert at all times, preventing accidents before they happen and enforcing rules at all times.

• Never turn your back to your class; always position yourself so you can see all of your students. Never allow a student to stray from your class without knowing where they are going. If your student is going to see a parent you must first be sure the parent is available.

• Arrive 10 minutes before your lesson is to start and get out/set up your supplies you will need for class and plan your activities.

• Clean up any supplies your class used when class is finished. Report any broken equipment to Program Director.

• Review and be current on the YMCA session program guide. Have a good knowledge of the Tumbling & Trampoline program so that you can represent the program appropriately in the Y and the community.

YMCA Characteristics Needed for position (Leader):

Mission Advancement: Accepts and demonstrates the Ys 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 persons point of view, and 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, and 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, and reports all financial irregularities immediately. 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, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills.

The YMCA of Kewanee will offer free recertification classes several times a year for CPR AED through the American Red Cross. As long as you are an employee with a minimum of 2 hours per pay period you will be able to participate in the recertification classes at discounted rate.

As long as you are an employee with a minimum of 2 hours per pay period you will receive a free YMCA membership.