Gymnastics Instructor (Part-time) - The Wellness Center

Job Title: Gymnastics Instructor (Part-time) - The Wellness Center

Reporting Relationship: Gymnastics Coordinator

Unit: IWU-Marion

Department: The Wellness Center-IWU Marion

Campus Location: The Wellness Center, Marion, IN

Summary of Position: Seeking Gymnastics Instructor to teach, coach, and supervise gymnastics and tumbling skills to participants of various ages and skill levels in a safe environment. Assist Gymnastics Coordinator in instruction plans, spot students on apparatus, evaluate progress, and foster a positive atmosphere, emphasizing safety, technical progression and community engagement. Private lesson instruction may be possible.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide professional and courteous customer service through assistance in the gymnastics arena and subsequent areas
• Occasional travel to meets and competitions as needed
• Works cooperatively with both the Gymnastics Coordinator and the Health & Wellness Center Manager
• He/she orients visitors and members to the proper and appropriate use of all gymnastics equipment
• He/she promotes the safety of clients under his/her supervision with special emphasis on minimizing risk of injury
• Using procedural guides, informative telephonic communication, completing paperwork, data entry, cleaning equipment, and laundering various effects
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications: According to Indiana Wesleyan University employment policy all employees must possess a strong Christian commitment and adhere to the standards outlined in the IWU Community Lifestyle Statement.

Education

• High school diploma or GED
• Gymnastics safety certification

Experience

• Experience with teaching team-oriented, competitive gymnastics

Required Skills

• Ability to work with the public in a team-oriented, competitive gymnastics, physical fitness environment, preferred
• Physical aspects: dynamic balancing, crawling, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing and stooping, and pulling
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. frequently and more than 50 lbs. on occasion
• Must be able to work closely with others, possess a positive attitude and be able to complete assigned tasks

IWU Kingdom Diversity Statement

IWU, in covenant with God's reconciling work and in accordance with the Biblical principles of our historic Wesleyan tradition, commits to build a community that reflects Kingdom diversity. We will foster an intentional environment for living, teaching and learning, which exhibits honor, respect, and dignity. Acknowledging visible or invisible differences, our community authentically values each member's earthly and eternal worth. We refute ignorance and isolation and embrace deliberate and courageous engagement that exhibits Christ's commandment to love all humankind.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

As a religious educational institution operating under the auspices of The Wesleyan Church, Indiana Wesleyan University is permitted and reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (42 U.S.C., Sections 2000e-1 and 2000e-2).

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.