Variable CARA Gymnastics Coach

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

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Duties include instructing youth in the fundamentals of gymnastics, teaching proper techniques through controlled assistance and progressions, teaching CARA gymnastics routines, and working closely with participants and parents.

Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.

Must be energetic, a positive motivator and team player.

Previous experience in a structured gymnastics environment required.

Previous experience coaching level 4-5 gymnastics is preferred.

Must be confident spotting gymnastics skills and leading fun classes.

USA Gymnastics and CARA Safety Certification and CPR/First Aid Certifications are preferred or must be obtained within first 3 months of hire date.

Willingness to attend CARA Gymnastics meetings and trainings.

Flexibility to attend meets during competition seasons.

Must attend required staff meetings.

Minimum age requirement is 16 years old.

Criminal background check is required.

Monday and Wednesday evenings 4:30-8:30pm.

2 Fridays per session, 5-7pm for additional practices.

Fridays-Sundays as requested for meets during competition season (late spring/early summer).

Demonstrate creative ability in age-appropriate class design.

Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance.

Receives general supervision from Program Specialist, Gymnastics

Technical knowledge of the sport of USAG Level 3 and up, or Excel Level Bronze or higher.

Ability to perform the basic maneuvers of the sport of gymnastics.

Ability to spot participants at a more advanced level during gymnastics.

Good vision, balance, coordination, arm/hand/leg movements.

Ability to give good, clear verbal direction to groups of 10 or more.

Ability to motivate and work with children and adults of all abilities.

Ability to follow supervisor's instructions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Ability to deal effectively with emergency situations.

Ability to demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.

Ability to be flexible in work schedule.

Ability to lift and carry floor mats/equipment in and out of closet with assistance. Must be able to support the weight of gymnastics participants.

Ability to set up and take down gymnastic apparatus.

Ability to roll/unroll gymnastic mats.

Ability to stand, walk, run, sit, bend, stoop, squat, twist, reach.

Ability to work with participants at different heights and angles.

Must be able to communicate with staff and participants via phone and in person.

Must be able to instruct, observe, and demonstrate all class program aspects.

Must be able to observe potentially dangerous maneuvers.

Must remember participants' names and abilities, follow-up with participants, parents, staff, and recall how to respond to emergency situations.

Must remember policies and procedures and apply them accordingly.

Must be able to read accurately.

Must be able to demonstrate logic and verbally communicate.

Must be able to demonstrate good judgement and assessment of skills.

Must be able to demonstrate sound decision making skills and be reactive to the needs of the participants in providing intervention to injury.

Work is performed in a gymnasium. Interaction with participants and parents, co-workers and general public.

Gymnastic apparatus

Props to develop motor skills

Tape/CD player/Ipod

Gymnastic mats

Misc. gymnastic equipment

$15.08-$18.41

Background and reference checks will be conducted for all regular and some variable/seasonal positions.