Gymnastics Instructor

This position requires availability during peak gymnastics programming hours which include weekday afternoons and evenings as well as weekends (Saturdays and Sundays). Work schedules are determined based on operational needs and program demand.

If you are passionate about introducing young children to gymnastics in a fun safe and developmentally appropriate environment and have the experience and availability to support high-demand programming we encourage you to apply.

• Receives direction from a Recreation Supervisor.
• Exercises direct supervision over recreation staff.

• Plan prioritize assign supervise review and participate in the work of staff responsible for providing gymnastics activities within the Recreation Division; maintain personnel records as required.
• Participate in the selection of gymnastics staff for assigned area; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline procedures.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing gymnastics programs; implement and enforce policies and procedures.
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within assigned area of gymnastics; prepare program events and facility marketing material including news releases flyers schedules of events pamphlets and brochures.
• Organize schedule and implement gymnastics activities within assigned area.
• Schedule usage of gymnastics facility for special gymnastics events in assigned area.
• Maintainrecords and develop reports concerning new or ongoing programs and program effectiveness; maintain and file recreation records and reports; prepare statistical reports as required.
• Monitor and inspect gymnastics facility and equipment; secure gymnastics facility.
• Develop plan and lead gymnastics classes in areas of assignment; plan and implement special events and activities including trips camps meetings and performances.
• Respond to inquiries and concerns regarding gymnastics activities; research and resolve conflicts as required.

• Maintain awareness of new developments in the field of gymnastics; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Knowledge of:

• Basic operations services and activities of gymnastics program. Principles of supervision training and performance evaluation.
• Principles techniques and practices of modem gymnastics program development and implementation.
• Modem office equipment including computers.
• Recent developments current literature and information related to gymnastics.

Ability to:

• Supervise organize train and evaluate the work of gymnastics staff.
• Coordinate and direct assigned gymnastics programs suited to the community.
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for gymnastics program.
• Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including the general public.
• Maintain mental capacity with allows for effective interaction and communication with others.
• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include the following:
  -Walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time
  -Operating assigned equipment and vehicles
  -Demonstration of basic gymnastics skills
  -Spotting Basic-Advanced gymnastics skills
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:
  -Making observations
  -Communicating with others
  -Reading and writing
  -Operating assigned equipment and vehicles

Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

The City of Novato is an Equal Opportunity Employer