After-School Gymnastics Instructor

Pay

$45-$65/session

Schedule

Part-time · On-site

Program

Gymnastics

Location

San Jose, CA

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About the role

We're looking for an energetic and engaging Gymnastics Instructor to lead after-school classes for elementary students in San Jose. This program introduces students to age-appropriate gymnastics fundamentals through movement, balance, coordination, flexibility, and skill-building activities. You'll create a positive and encouraging environment where students can stay active, build confidence, and develop new skills while learning proper technique and safe movement practices. Responsibilities: Lead engaging, age-appropriate gymnastics activities. Teach foundational movement, balance, coordination, flexibility, and gymnastics skills. Demonstrate exercises and techniques clearly and safely. Encourage confidence, participation, teamwork, and perseverance. Adapt activities for different experience and ability levels. Maintain a safe, structured, and positive class environment. Prepare and organize equipment before and after each session. Communicate professionally with school staff and program coordinators. Provide consistent communication and brief after-class session updates. Schedule: Fall 2026 Afterschool Program (Aug 24 - Dec 18, 2026).

What we’re looking for

Experience working with elementary-aged children. Experience with gymnastics, movement instruction, coaching, or a related activity. Strong classroom/group management and communication skills. Comfortable leading active group instruction. Reliable, punctual, organized, and professional. Must maintain clear and timely communication with the program team. Ability to commit to the assigned Fall 2026 schedule. Preferred: Experience teaching or coaching gymnastics to children. Background in gymnastics, physical education, kinesiology, coaching, dance, or a related field. Experience leading after-school, camp, recreation, or youth programs. CPR/First Aid certification is a plus.