City of Tampa

Gymnastics Instructor I (#001141) 013

$15.89-$22.70 Hourly / $2,754.27-$3,934.67 Monthly / $33,051.20-$47,216.00 Yearly


Introduction

This is entry level work in conducting gymnastics, dance, summer camps and youth sports instruction.  Bargaining unit position.

Nature Of Work

The employee in this class is responsible for gymnastics, dance, summer camps, and/or youth sports instruction/coaching of average difficulty at an assigned recreation area. Under general supervision, the employee performs assignments that include maintaining necessary equipment. Tasks require the exercise of some initiative and independent judgement in planning and promoting gymnastics, dance, youth sports and/or summer camps activities. The majority of positions in this class are part-time and require varying schedules including work during evening hours and weekends. Work is reviewed through observations, conferences, and results obtained.

Examples of Duties

Teaches children’s gymnastics and dance activities; assists in, plans and promotes gymnastics, summer camps, youth sports, dance exhibitions; prepares participants for gymnastics meets; travels with gymnastics, dance and/or sports  teams on occasion; provides assistance to instructors in the development of plans for classes and competition.

Sets up gymnasium for all activities; orders, inspects and maintains gymnastics, dance, summer camp, and sports equipment; administers first aid as required.

Maintains accurate records of attendance, property damage, special activities and accidents; attends and conducts sessions at meetings, workshops and training clinics; coordinates programs and activities with co-workers and supervisor; promotes good public relations with community; answers phones and provides information concerning programs and use of center.

Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Some knowledge of: first aid techniques; principles, rules, materials, and equipment requirements of gymnastics, dance, youth sports, and summer sports camps.

Ability to: plan and organize a specialized recreational activity; stimulate interest and enthusiasm of various age groups in gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, and youth activities; administer first aid; perform activities requiring physical strength and endurance; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.

Instructional ability: able to demonstrate execution of basic gymnastics and dance instructional class.

Skill in: execution of gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, and youth sports activities; use and care of pertinent equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with 6 months of experience in gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, or youth sports; volunteer or paid coaching experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Suggested Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school with six (6) months experience in teaching gymnastics and/or dance; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses or Certifications

Possession of a: Standard First Aid Certificate and CPR Certificate within six (6) months of appointment;
valid Florida driver's license preferred;
 U.S.A. Gymnastics Safety Certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Comments

Employees may be required to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed. During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.

CLASS: 001141; EST: 8/14/2013; REV: 7/7/2023;