Youth Tumbling Instructor

Position Purpose: 

Family Wellness is seeking an enthusiastic and energetic Youth Tumbling Instructor to lead a fun, engaging tumbling class for children ages 3–8. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in gymnastics, either as a participant or coach—who enjoy working with young children in a positive, structured environment. 

Classes are held in a circuit-style format, focusing on basic tumbling skills such as: forward rolls, jumps, cartwheels and handstands. 

The curriculum is provided for you, though you are welcome to add your own creative touch to best fit your teaching style and the participants’ needs. 

Possible future opportunities to have additional classes and can create a schedule around your availability. 

Job Specific Competencies:

• Lead and supervise weekly tumbling classes for children ages 3–8 
• Teach foundational gymnastics movements with an emphasis on safety and proper technique 
• Create a fun, supportive, and inclusive class environment 
• Modify or adapt curriculum to match the skill levels of participants 
• Ensure the safety of all participants during class and while using equipment 
• Communicate positively with parents, staff, and children 

Schedule: 

Tuesdays, November 4–25

• 5:00–7:00 PM

Benefits:

• All employees receive a free Family Wellness membership
• Flexible schedule
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 50% off Personal Training

Education, Experience, & Skills (Minimum Requirement):
16 years or older. Preferred skills include working knowledge of fitness equipment, basic understanding of safety procedures, excellent customer service skills, professional communication and the ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. 

Licensure/Certification Requirement(s): 

CPR/AED and First Aid certification required upon hire or obtained prior to class starting, if possible. Classes can be taken at Family Wellness on a monthly basis and fee will be refunded if you pass. 

Qualifications: 

• Prior experience in gymnastics (as an athlete and/or coach) required 
• Experience working with young children preferred 
• Ability to lead activities with energy, positivity, and patience 
• Must be reliable and punctual for the full class session (Tuesdays, Nov 4–25, 5–7 PM) 
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willing to obtain

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, this employee is frequently required to use fine motor skills to operate a computer, keyboard, and mouse, and must sit, stand, walk, and kneel. Must be able to speak, hear, and understand the English language. This employee occasionally is required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  

Blood Exposure:

This position has a low risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and other potentially infectious materials. Training is required upon hire and maintained yearly.