The Oregon Gymnastics Academy is currently looking to expand our coaching staff, and is now accepting applications for a part-time (15-25 hours per week) instructor for our adaptive gymnastics program. Applicants must be patient, nurturing, engaging, and creative and have experience working with children. A strong knowledge of developmental disabilties and experience working with kids or teens in the autistic community is required.

We happily provide a professional, comprehensive training program; so, while gymnastics experience is preferred, it is not required. We are happy to train talented individuals who are willing to learn the sport. Potential applicants should have a noticeable passion and enthusiasm for working with children, and a desire to grow within a goal-oriented, character building environment.

This position is part time and applicant must have availablility have at least 4 days of work availability with at least one weekend day. Weekday shifts can range from 3:45pm-7:00pm and weekend shifts can range from 9:45am-2:30pm.

Key Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Class management with children aged 2 to 17 years old, of all abilities and differing needs, in a gymnastics environment
• Provide a safe and fun gymnastics experience for our athletes
• Keep on-going, accurate records of individual students’ skill progression and attendance
• Communicate regularly with children and their families
• Work towards individual students’ goals set by coaches, All Star Program Manager, and athletes and their families

Requirements Include:

• CPR / First Aide Certification
• Strong Verbal and Written Communicaiton Skills
• Strong Knowledge Of Childhood Development
• Strong Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities
• Knowledge of basic gymnastics instruction (willing to train)
• 1-3 years experience working with children
• Excellent follow-through and organizational skills

We pride ourselves in our ability to not only train great gymnasts, but great people. If your mission and goals align with ours, reply to this post with your cover letter and resume (no phone calls please).