Gymnastics Instructor

Why Your Role Matters

Our Gymnastics lessons focus on enhancing basic body movement, coordination, and muscle development. The Y offers gymnastics for beginners to advanced levels. As a Gymnastics Instructor, you teach students self-confidence, self-discipline, poise, and grace. Most importantly, you teach students that gymnastics lessons are fun! The candidate must have availability to work Mondays, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, Wednesdays, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm, and Saturdays, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

How You Will Make an Impact

• Render first aid as needed and complete the required paperwork for incidents and accidents.
• Set up and take down gymnastics equipment as needed for classes.
• Ensure that the gym is not left unattended with the equipment set-up.
• Conduct warm-up as assigned by the supervisor.
• Teach age-appropriate skills as outlined in the curriculum.
• Monitor the appropriate placement of gymnasts within classes and conduct evaluations of students and/or potential students.
• Communicate with the parents of students as needed.
• Maintain necessary records to track attendance in classes.
• Maintain and champion a safe environment in the gym at all times.
• Lead by example the Y's mission, vision, and values with program participants, members, staff, and guests. 
• Become an Ambassador of the Y's work and culture by being the ultimate storyteller of who we are as an organization and brand. 
• Complete other duties as assigned.

What You Bring to the Y

• Minimum of 16 years old
• Gymnastics or cheer tumbling background.
• Instructor experience preferred.
• You have current CPR and First Aid certifications preferred or must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• You are a team player with a positive, service-oriented attitude, and you can work well with others.
• You are organized, able to prioritize tasks, and handle multiple assignments.
• You are a strong communicator. You listen for understanding and meaning. You speak and write effectively.
• You foster a culture of inclusion and belonging. You leverage people's differences as strengths.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, talk, and occasionally lift and/or move items, including equipment, furniture, and/or children. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Work Location

6219 Oakclaire Drive, Austin, Texas 78735, United States

About Us

The Greater Austin YMCA is a dynamic force elevating quality of life in Greater Austin by boldly expanding access for all children, adults, families and seniors in our rapidly growing community. For nearly 75 years, the Greater Austin YMCA has evolved to address each community's greatest needs, touching every phase of life and nurturing happier, healthier people, a stronger community and a better world.

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality programs that keep our community strong. As a proud 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we provide financial assistance to expand access so community members can learn, grow, and thrive through our early learning academies, fitness and wellness centers, youth programs, workforce development, adult programming, mental health counseling, and more.

Each year, the Y serves nearly 140,000 people across Travis and Hays counties through seven fitness and wellness centers, more than 55 licensed campuses in four school districts, two YMCA Tomorrow Academy™ locations, and Camp Moody, our outdoor Adventure camp.

Globally, the YMCA is one of the oldest and largest youth-serving organizations in the world, united by our commitment to a better future -- for all.

Additional Information:

The organization has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

The Greater Austin YMCA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Greater Austin YMCA complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which we have employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

We Take Care of Our People

• Benefit from a free household YMCA membership, enriching both your life and the lives of others.
• Access retirement planning options to secure your future.
• Enhance your skills through participation in learning and development workshops.
• Exclusive cell phone plan discounts for AT&T and T-Mobile/Sprint users.
• Discounts on programs and services to make your YMCA experience even more rewarding.

Pay Range

$15.00-$20.00 per hour, DOE