Normal Parks & Recreation offers a range of youth gymnastics classes for grades K-6!
Teach gymnastics to 6-12 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on a matted floor.

The working season for this position is early June- early August. Monday/Wednesday mornings 9:00am-12:00pm.

• Assist with planning daily skills and activities prior to the start of each class
• Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
• Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault, floor and barre
• Assist in running a safe and organized class
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians and staff regarding questions and concerns
• Take daily attendance
• Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized
• Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed

• Preferred age is 16 years or older
• Certification in First Aid and/or CPR is preferred (classes provided by NPRD)
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Ability to interact well with children ages 6-12 years old
• Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
• Understanding of how to teach each skill at an age-appropriate level
• Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

• Availability to work from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday/Wednesday mornings.
• Experience working with youth or background in field of Education, Parks & Recreation or another related field
• Previous personal experience in gymnastics and tumbling is required

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability squat/crouch/kneel for extended periods of time when spotting participants
• Position sometimes required the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs.
• Preferred personal enjoyment of gymnastics and/or tumbling

The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.