What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recreational Gymnastics Instructor position at Spooky Nook Sports?
The Gymnastics Instructor is responsible for running all Intro to Gymnastics and Pre Team classes in a kid-oriented, professional and energetic manner. The Gymnastics program lives in our Spooky Nook Lanco location in East Petersburg, PA, so this position will primarily work at that location. Schedule Requirements: Evenings 4:30pm - 7:30pm and Saturday mornings 9:30am - 12:30pm
NOTE: Because this position will involve routine interaction with children, all candidates must successfully obtain the following clearances PRIOR to beginning employment:
- PA State Police criminal history record,
- PA Child Abuse Clearance, and
- FBI Fingerprint-based criminal history clearance.
If you do not already have these, please follow this link to begin the process of obtaining your clearances: http://www.keepkidssafe.pa.gov/resources/clearances/index.htm. We recommend obtaining these as soon as possible to ensure your employment can begin promptly, as results may take up to 4 weeks to arrive. You must possess the “Employment” versions of each clearance and not the “Volunteer” versions.
Benefits
Working at the largest indoor sports complex in North America is an experience that compares to no other. The atmosphere is filled with energetic excitement that provides an uplifting ambience throughout the facility. The Nook takes pride in its friendly, guest-focused team members that make kindness contagious and help others succeed.
As a Part-Time team member of the Nook, you will enjoy:
- Free individual membership to our massive 80,000 sq. ft. fitness center, including all the equipment you need to fit almost any training program. Membership also includes all group fitness classes. (Upgrade to family membership at 50% off the total price).
- 1.5x your hourly rate of pay for holiday hours worked
- 35% discount on food and beverage purchases, including our upscale restaurant, Forklift and Palate
- 35% off all Nook apparel
- Free child watch (3 hour increments)
- Discounts on birthday parties, personal training, event space rental, and more!
- Discounts at participating local restaurants and businesses
Essential Job Functions
- Formulate lesson plans and skill development programs for our Intro to Gymnastics and Pre Team programs
- Maintain an engaging, energetic and fun atmosphere
- Provide instruction to youth of varying ages maintaining attention of all team members
- Greet and welcome parents and children in a warm, friendly, and timely manner
- Maintain and monitor a safe and healthy environment for children to play and learn
Basic Qualifications
- PA Child Abuse Clearance and FBI Fingerprint Criminal History Clearance: Must be dated within the past 5 years and specifically for employment (not volunteer).
- NOTE: If you do not have already these clearances, you will be provided with instructions when an offer of employment is made. Results can take up to 4-6 weeks. Both clearances must be presented before employment can begin.
- 18 years of age or older
- Dependable transportation to and from work
- Language skills: Fluent knowledge of the English language; including the ability to read and interpret written information and speak and understand verbal communication
- Ability to fulfill the physical requirements of the position with any reasonable accommodations as necessary
- Availability to work a flexible schedule that may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays as needed
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Experienced in gymnastics and/or dance
Preferred Qualifications
- Extensive gymnastics, dance and cheerleading coaching experience
- Ability to demonstrate gymnastic skills in curriculum to students
- Interactive and hands-on, comfortable instructing children of various ages
- Established curriculum focusing on gymnastics, cheerleading and tumbling
- At least 1 year prior experience working with children is preferred
- Highly dependable with a history of consistent attendance and punctuality
- Guest-focused/service-oriented; ability to see big picture and impact on Company. Supports Company mission as serves as an advocate for its products and services
- Demonstrates a positive and friendly attitude towards guests, customers, and fellow employees. Exhibits a respectful, professional demeanor
- Self-starting and motivated with the ability to work independently and take initiative
- Ability to multi-task and balance multiple projects/duties at once
- Team-focused mindset; willing to set own priorities aside to help others; contributes to building a positive team spirit and morale
- Integrity: Trustworthy and honest; takes accountability when appropriate
- Detail-Oriented; Demonstrates a consistent level of accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality
- Ability to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
- Integrity to safeguard confidential information
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
- Experience communicating with individuals of diverse demographics
- Demeanor to remain calm in tense or stressful situations
- Initiative to work efficiently with minimal supervision
Working Conditions
- Work environment: Upbeat, high-energy sports and event complex with heavy foot traffic and frequent large crowds. This positon will be located in the gymnastics and cheerleading room.
- Physical requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the team member will be regularly required to perform physical activity that includes moving about the work area, standing, sitting, bending, reaching with hands and arms, lifting, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing and smelling. The team member will be frequently required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. He or she is required to have the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
- Lifting requirements: The team member will be required to lift, push, pull, lower and/or move up to 10 lbs regularly, and up to 40 lbs occasionally.
- Noise Level: The noise level in this environment is typically moderate to loud.
