Gymnastics Instructor

Pay

$45-$65/session

Schedule

Part-time · On-site

Program

Gymnastics

Location

Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek. 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 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, with brief after-class session updates. Schedule: Fridays, 2:35 PM to 3:35 PM. Kindergarten to 5th grade.

What we’re looking for

Experience working with elementary-aged children. Experience with gymnastics, movement instruction, coaching, or a related activity. Strong 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. Able to commit to the assigned Fall 2026 schedule. Applicant must reside in Walnut Creek or within 20 miles of Walnut Creek. 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.