Gymnastics Instructor - City of Trussville

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Grade 12 CLOSE DATE 12/15/2023 SUMMARY Gymnastics Instructors in the Merit System are responsible for planning, organizing, and coaching recreational gymnastics programs in the jurisdictions they serve.
Gymnastics Instructors oversee classes offered to the general public, including participants with no previous gymnastics experience.
The position requires the planning and administration of recreational gymnastics programs.
Employees in this job class also spend time communicating and interacting with the public to gather feedback and promote parks and recreation gymnastics activities and special events.
The work of the Gymnastics Instructor is reviewed by a supervisor on a daily basis.
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Plans, organizes, and instructs recreational and competitive gymnastics programs for community participants, including the coordination of gymnastics, tumbling, and related clinics/programs.
Routinely inspects all equipment for safety issues, and adherence to regulations in order to ensure compliance with gymnastic competition standards, and protocol for the safety of program participants.
Engages in activities designed to ensure professional development, awareness of developments in the field, and knowledge of relevant practices, rules, laws, policies, and/or guidelines.
Provides service to internal and/or external customers.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Experience assisting in the planning and development of gymnastics recreation programs and activities (e.
g.
, coaching various gymnastics levels, gymnastics summer camp programs, and gymnastics showcase events).
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None.
COMPETENCIES: Adaptability & Flexibility.
Computer & Technology Operations.
Customer Service.
Heavy Equipment & Vehicle Use.
Leadership & Management.
Mathematical & Statistical Skills.
Oral Communication & Comprehension.
Physical Abilities.
Planning & Organizing.
Problem Solving & Decision Making.
Professionalism & Integrity.
Self-Management & Initiative.
Teamwork & Interpersonal.
Technical & Job-Specific Knowledge.
Training & Facilitation.
Written Communication & Comprehension.
CRITICAL KNOWLEDGES: Knowledge of health and wellness programs / activities (e.
g.
, health and fitness newsletters, good health intervention classes, fitness related events, etc.
).
Knowledge of inspections and safety regulations regarding various recreation and sporting equipment.
Knowledge of methods and techniques of gymnastics needed to plan and provide instructions to gymnastics’ program participants.
Knowledge of rules and regulations regarding protocols of various sporting equipment and surfaces.
Knowledge of the necessary methods and techniques of planning recreation programs and activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed primarily in employer-owned facilities such as community civic centers, recreation centers, etc.
Work involves use of standard office equipment, such as computer, phone, copier, etc.
The job may require working on holidays.
The job may also require working overtime (e.
g.
, in the morning, during lunch, or after normal working hours).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Job involves significant and concerted physical exertion required for regular prolonged periods of walking, running, stooping, kneeling, crouching, etc.
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS Persons requiring special conditions to accommodate a disability when completing the application should contact the Personnel Board at 205-279-3500 before the announcement closing date.
Qualified applicants who believe they will need reasonable accommodation in the examination process should complete and submit an Accommodation Request Form.
You may obtain an Accommodation Request Form by contacting our ADA Ombudsperson at ADAO@pbjcal.
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org/ AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The Personnel Board of Jefferson County (Personnel Board) provides a public personnel system based on merit principles.
The Personnel Board strives for the constant improvement of the public service by employing and developing the best qualified persons available.
The Personnel Board provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, creed, religion, political beliefs, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or genetics.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Employment decisions are made by the Merit System municipality or governmental agency in which the position exists.
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