Gymnastics Instructor - Rec and Preschool (Perimeter Gymnastics)

 The Perimeter Gymnastics program was started at the Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta (MJCCA) over 20 years ago and is one of the leading and largest gyms in the Dunwoody/Sandy Springs area. Join us in our state-of-the-art, 7,000 square foot Besser Gymnastics Pavilion featuring a spring floor, multiple gymnastics pits, five beams, three bars, a vault and regulation-length runway. Our gymnastics program is comprised of preschool, recreational and competitive team programs (USAG and Xcel) so we are able to welcome all levels of gymnasts. 

The MJCCA is a non-profit organization that has served the Atlanta community for more than 100 years.  Serving 12,000 members and over 55,000 people in the Atlanta community through a wide variety of innovative programs and vital services. The MJCCA was ranked among the Top Workplaces for nine consecutive years by the Atlanta Journal Constitution, and is widely regarded as one of the premiere JCCs in the country.  

JOB TITLE:                 Preschool and Recreational Coach - Gymnastics 

DEPARTMENT:         Sports and Camps

REPORTS TO:           Assistant Gymnastics Director

JOB SUMMARY:        Teaches gymnastics classes to children ages 3-18

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for providing gymnastics instruction for children ages 3-18. Must be reliable, responsible, and energetic. Ability to safely lift and spot participants. Experience in gymnastics, physical education, or child development is required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to teach gymnastics skills and progressions appropriate to age and skill level
• Communicate with children in a positive and encouraging manner
• Interact professionally with participants, parents, and supervisors
• Collaborate as part of the gymnastics coaching team
• Be dependable and act responsibility 
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and multitask
• Set up required equipment for classes
• Follow and effectively implement class curriculum
• Assist with keeping facility clean
• Follow all MJCCA emergency and safety procedures
• Complete incident and injury reports as necessary

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work is physically demanding and involves lifting, holding, carrying, pushing and pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Candidates must be able to stand for extended periods of time, demonstrate body positions, and bend over to assist students with performing gymnastics skills. Setting up equipment and spotting participants through skills on all apparatus is required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Experience working with children ages 3 and older
• At least 2 years of gymnastics or child development training
• Understanding of basic progressions of gymnastics and child development
• Knowledge of basic gymnastics terminology
• Experience teaching and spotting gymnastics skills

Certifications:

• USA Gymnastics Safety Certification (or willing to obtain within 3 months)
• CPR Certification (or willing to obtain within 3 months)

Special Requirements:

• Follow USA Gymnastics SafeSport guidelines: https://usagym.org/pages/education/safesport/ 

JOB TYPE: Part-time. Days and times flexible based on availability

PAY: $18-$20 per hour