Part-Time Gymnastics Assistant
Position Title: Part-Time Gymnastics Assistant
Department: Parks and Recreation
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.00
Job Summary: The Part-Time Gymnastics Assistant supports gymnastics instructors in providing a safe, fun, and engaging learning environment for children of all ages and skill levels. This role assists with class setup, equipment organization, spotting students during activities, and maintaining a positive atmosphere.
Major Duties:
- Assist lead instructors during gymnastics classes and recreational activities
- Help set up and take down gymnastics equipment before and after sessions
- Spot and supervise participants during basic skills and exercises
- Ensure a safe environment by monitoring student behavior and enforcing rules
- Provide positive encouragement and support to participants
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in the gym area
- Communicate effectively with parents, participants, and staff
- Attend required training sessions and staff meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Prior experience working with children or in a gymnastics/recreation environment preferred
- Basic knowledge of gymnastics is a plus, but not required
- Ability to follow directions and work as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to maintain a positive and energetic attitude
- Must be at least 16 years old
- Willingness to actively participate in classes, including demonstrating or techniques.
GUIDELINES: Guidelines include Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA), National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA), City ordinances and departmental policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection and interpretation in application.
COMPLEXITY: The work consists of varied recreation, gymnastic and administrative duties.
SCOPE AND EFFECT: The purpose of this position is to provide support to the Parks and Recreation Gymnastic Department. Successful performance helps ensure customer service to the community and enhances the public image of the department.
PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with co-workers, instructors, volunteers, representatives of community organizations, program participants and their parents, coaches, media representatives and the general public.
PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give and exchange information, resolve problems, motivate others and provide services.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is performed while sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee must lift light and heavy objects occasionally.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is performed indoors in an indoor gymnasium environment. Noise level can be moderate to high depending on the number of participants. May require evening or weekend availability based on class schedules.
SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: None
The City of Cartersville is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
Employment Application
Interested in applying? Please submit a letter of interest, application, and/or resume in PDF format only to Human Resources at HR@cityofcartersville.org or in person at 1 N. Erwin St. Cartersville, GA 30120. Please direct any questions to Human Resources 770-387-5616.
