Gymnastics Program Instructor Aide

The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
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POSITION SUMMARY: The Gymnastics Instructor Aide supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Under the direction of the Youth & Family Program Director, all YMCA Gymnastic Instructor Aides will function in such a capacity as part of the YMCA and adhere to all rules and codes of conduct set forth by the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: • Act as a positive, self-confident role model for Birmingham YMCA Gymnastics [BYG] class participants.
• Maintain a professional demeanor appropriate for youth at all times.
• Promote the Y through personal example and member interaction.
• Maintain a safe and effective learning environment for all BYG participants at all times.
• Assist in teaching the three YMCA Gymnastics Recreational–Competitive Classes which are focused on Women’s Artistic Gymnastics [Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced] • Class curriculum is based on the USAG Level 1-3 Progressive Development Women’s Artistic Gymnastics program.
• Must be willing to learn teaching techniques/drills/hand spotting for all three class curriculum.
• Assist in creating and implementing lesson plans and rotation schedules for classes.
• Assist in the assessment of gymnasts’ progress at the completion of each program session and suggest recommendation for next class.
• Maintain a general knowledge of USAG-Level 4 routines.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings.
• Work with the Lead Instructor to create and distribute relevant communications to parents of class gymnasts and respond to any questions that arise.
• Assist with equipment maintenance, including cleaning.
Advise Supervisor of equipment needs and repairs.
• Set up and take down equipment and take down on each class day.
• Assist with starting classes on time, taking attendance, and emphasize safety and proper technique at all times to gymnasts.
• Know and follow all YMCA emergency procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned and agreed upon.
QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be able to communicate with others, be a team player, and have good leadership skills.
• Must assist in the resolution of any conflict that arises with gymnasts or parents.
• General knowledge of YMCA programs and procedures preferred.
• Experience training competitive gymnastics preferred; general knowledge of gymnastics required.
• Experience or ability to learn to assist with hand spotting preferred; willingness and ability to learn hand spotting preferred.
• Experience working with youth gymnastics preferred; interest in learning to work with or teach youth gymnastics required.
• Must have current CPR and First Aid certification or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs.
We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards.
We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct.
All staff will be monitored when interacting with program participants.
We take any inappropriate interactions between program participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with authorities in any case of abuse.