Gymnastics Instructor I

Job Description

Gymnastics Instructor I

Recruitment #251210-001141-002

Department

Parks & Recreation

Open Date

12/11/2025 5:00:00 PM

Filing Deadline

Position Open Until Filled

Salary

$17.96 - $25.66/hour; $3,113.07 - $4,447.73/month; $37,356.80 - $53,372.80/year

Employment Type

Part-Time

Type of Recruitment

Unclassified

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Introduction

This is hands on 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. Positions in this class are part-time and requires flexible hours including nights, weekends, and special events. 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

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

Skills in: execution of gymnastics, dance, summer sports cam activities; use and care of pertinent equipment.

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.

Physical Requirements

Mostly standing, recreation and a combination of working
indoors and outdoors. Requires some use
of computer, typing and viewing a monitor

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with six (6) months of paid, collegiate, or volunteer experience in gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, cheer or youth sports 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 employment

Valid driver's license required

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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.

Conclusion

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Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with six (6) months of paid, collegiate, or volunteer experience in gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, cheer or youth sports 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 employment Valid driver's license required Examination Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing. 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. Conclusion HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited high school, preferably with six (6) months of paid, collegiate, or volunteer experience in gymnastics, dance, summer sports camps, cheer or youth sports 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 employment

Valid driver's license required

Examination

Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.

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.

Conclusion

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