Gymnastics Instructors (Temporary/Multiple Vacancies)

Arlington County VA
Arlington, VA

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The Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) is seeking enthusiastic Gymnastics Instructors to join our dynamic and growing Gymnastics Program! In this rewarding role, you will coach and instruct students of all ages and skill levels in both recreational classes and competitive team programs.

DPR’s well-established gymnastics program offers more than 400 classes annually and supports two successful competitive teams — the Arlington Aerials and Arlington Tigers — which compete at the state, regional, and national levels. Join a passionate, diverse team dedicated to providing high-quality gymnastics instruction to the Arlington community and beyond!

Specific duties include:

  • Providing tailored Gymnastics instruction to participants individual abilities while evaluating student performance;
  • Preparing for class or team instruction and executing lesson plans and curriculum;
  • Setting up equipment prior to class or practice and securing equipment afterward;
  • Inspecting equipment and reporting unsafe equipment to supervisor; and
  • Completing required class or team administrative work, such as attendance reports.

Currently our program is looking for people who can work weekday evenings, and weekends (both Saturday and Sunday) with experience in any of the following areas:

  • Recreational Classes (preschool, youth, and adult); 
  • Adapted Gymnastics (participants with disabilities); and
  • Competitive Teams (all USAG Club, Xcel, and Developmental levels for men and women).

 

Applications are being accepted for the following positions: 

Gymnastics Instructor II starts at: $26.20 per hour.

This position is typically assigned to beginner and/or intermediate level classes and may be assigned to teach therapeutic recreation classes. Concepts taught throughout the classes are moderately complex. 

Gymnastics Instructor III starts at: $30.28 per hour 

This position is typically assigned to higher-level classes, competitive teams, and may be assigned to teach therapeutic recreation classes or sections specifically designed for participants with disabilities. Candidates in this position must have the knowledge and ability to serve as a substitute instructor for any other classes when required or may serve as a substitute instructor for some competitive teams as assigned.

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