LEAD GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR (FULL-TIME/TEMPORARY)

NOTE: This is a full-time temporary position with an expected end date of November 2024.
The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking an enthusiasticTemporary Lead Gymnastics Instructor to provide leadership within the Recreational Gymnastics Program by supervising coaches, providing customer service, creating stations/rotations, and maintaining the program curriculum. This position is comprised of 4 hours of administrative work and 36 hours a week of coaching gymnastics recreational classes and/or summer camp.
The Arlington County Gymnastics program has something for everyone. The program supports the competitive girls' team the Arlington Aerials, a competitive boys' team, the Arlington Tigers, and a robust recreational gymnastics program. Our teams compete in 10 to 15 meets each season, and the gymnastics program offers over 250 classes yearly. The program is housed in the Barcroft Sports and Fitness Center, a 30,000-sf. facility that includes over 20,000 sf. of gymnastics equipment.
Specific duties include:

• Supporting the Gymnastics Program Manager by coaching classes, camps, and special events, including maintaining daily schedules;
• Providing tailored Gymnastics instruction/coaching to meet student's needs while evaluating student performance;
• Preparing for class instruction and reviewing lesson plans and curriculum;
• Setting up equipment prior to class and securing equipment after class;
• Inspecting equipment and reporting unsafe equipment to supervisor;
• Recommending purchase of supplies and equipment;
• Completing required class paperwork, such as attendance reports; and
• Performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience communicating with large and diverse groups, staying organized, managing priorities, being flexible, and motivating others. Additionally, they must have evaluation and decision-making skills, basic computer (Microsoft Office products), and digital information management skills.Minimum:

• High school diploma/Equivalent;
• 1200 hours of technical experience in Gymnastics (may come from a variety of sources, such as work experiences, volunteer experiences or formal athletic participation); and
• 100 of experience as a Gymnastics instructor.

Substitution: Additional education in a related field may be substituted for the experience requirement, with each year of post-high school education substituting for 800 hours of technical experience. However, additional education may not be substituted for the instructing hours requirement.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with a bachelor's degree in related field, and experience in one or more of the following:

• Working for a gymnastics summer camp;
• Recreational coordinator;
• Working in a USA Gymnastics Member club setting;
• USA Gymnastics or Safe Sport Certifications; and
• Spotting children/teens/adults and lifting gymnastics/heavy equipment.

A pre-hire background check will be made on all candidates who are selected for employment, which may include the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Must obtain (or maintain) the following within 60 days of hire:

• USA Gymnastics membership.
• USA Gymnastics certification.
• Safe Sport certification.
• FirstAid, CPR, and AED certifications.

Work Hours: Schedule varies based on the facilities events. Must be available to work varying shifts which may include nights and holidays (i.e., Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 9:00pm and Saturday - Sunday, 8:00am - 8:00pm).
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
#LI-Onsite Employment Type: Full-Time Temporary (GF REG BEN)