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Form of workTumbling Instructor – Morning Classes
About us: The Downers Grove Park District enriches our community through natural area preservation and exceptional recreation, parks, and facilities that inspire memorable experiences. With almost 600 acres of parks and facilities, there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages and interests to grow, play, imagine and explore. Learn more at dgparks.org.
The Opportunity: Attention all passionate tumbling enthusiasts! The Park District is thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a talented Tumbling Instructor to spearhead weekday Morning Classes for our cherished recreational tumbling program. As part of this role, you will have the rewarding responsibility of guiding parent/tot and preschool tumbling classes. We're seeking individuals with vibrant personalities and excellent interpersonal skills to connect with our diverse participants, aged 18 months to 5 years old. Join our team and be a part of something special! Reporting directly to the Recreation Supervisor, you'll find ample support in this dynamic position.
What you get: In exchange for your time and talent, this position pays $17.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications and includes a free fitness membership to 4500 Fitness.
When you’ll work: This position typically works weekday mornings from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm, totaling around 10 to 15 hours per week, not to exceed 1,000 hours per calendar year. Your availability depends on class enrollment, but generally, you'll be needed on weekdays, Monday through Thursday.
A Day In the Life:
- Create a thrilling and safe environment for participants following the established curriculum.
- Lead engaging tumbling classes, incorporating creativity and new activities to keep sessions fresh.
- Ensure all participants feel included and satisfied, fostering a positive atmosphere throughout the session.
- Regularly update parents on their child's progress, providing excellent customer service internally and externally.
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance sheets and equipment cleaning logs, for organizational purposes.
- Promptly report any incidents or accidents to the Supervisor and complete necessary documentation.
- Interact courteously and cooperatively with fellow staff members and the public throughout the day.
- Adhere strictly to District and departmental policies, procedures, and ordinances to ensure safety for all participants and staff members.
About You:
- 18-years of age or older
- Gymnastics, cheerleading or tumbling experience preferred but not required.
- Able to work independently and work well with children.
- Understands the basic principles, practices, and rules related to assigned area of instruction.
- Must be physically able to lift and spot various gymnastics skills.
- Will train the right candidate.
- First Aid and CPR certified within 90 days (District provided).
What sets us apart:
- Flexible hours
- Supportive and friendly coworkers
- Collaborative and connected management
- Develop your problem-solving, communication, and leadership experience
- Learn important life skills such as time management and influencing others
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The DGPD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of qualified applicants without regard race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law. The DGPD is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance in completing the employment application, please call 630-960-4667. We will provide you with assistance and make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
The District is required by Illinois Statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain a criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicant for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the District. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.
