Lead Instructor - Gymnastics ($25.05/hour - $33.81/hour)

Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
Castro Valley, California United States  View Map
Posted: Feb 06, 2026
  • Salary: $25.05 - $33.81 Hourly USD Hourly
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  • Education and Training
  • Job Description

    Description

    Bring your energy, creativity, and passion for youth development to our team as a Lead Gymnastics Instructor. In this key role, you'll guide young athletes ages 18 months to 10 years old through fun, engaging, and skill‑building gymnastics classes. You'll take the lead in delivering high‑quality instruction, ensuring safety, and creating a positive, confidence‑boosting environment for every participant.

    As a leader in our gymnastics program, you'll help shape lesson plans, support and train staff, and play an essential part in maintaining a welcoming, team‑oriented atmosphere. This position is perfect for someone who loves working with children, thrives in an active setting, and is excited to make a meaningful impact in the community.

    If you're enthusiastic, safety‑minded, and ready to inspire the next generation of young gymnasts, we'd love to have you join us.

    Here are the details about the positions:

    - Hourly Rate: $25.05/hour - $33.81/hour

    - Work Location: Castro Valley Community Center or Cherryland Community Center

    - Schedule: 10 hours per week, Mon - Fri (3:30PM - 8:30PM), Saturdays & Sundays (8:00AM - 1:00PM)

    - Part-Time, Year-Round, Hourly, Non-Exempt Position

    - Not to exceed 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30)

    - Anticipated Start Date: ASAP


    Applications will be reviewed as they are received. This posting may close at any time.

    POSITION SUMMARY

    Under general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor and the direct supervision of the Recreation Coordinator II, the Lead Gymnastics Instructor will provide instruction and supervision to students 18 months to 10 years of age. This position will require you to possibly work mornings, evenings, and weekends.

    DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

    Incumbents in this class are primarily responsible for Leading, instructing Gymnastic lesson plans during classes. Duties may also include performing tasks such as lesson planning, training and duties of the Gymnastic operations. This class can be distinguished from the class of Gymnastics Instructor because incumbents in this class primarily serve as primary responsible for program instruction during classes.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Incumbents may not perform all duties. Duties include but are not limited to the following:

    • Conduct gymnastics program for youth ages 18 months to 10 years of age
    • Ensure safety and proper technique of participants while in the program
    • Follow an age appropriate gymnastics curriculum for participants
    • Encourage skill development and self-confidence through progression of skills and routines
    • Provide a high level of customer service to parents and participants
    • Exercise precautions necessary to ensure the safety of participants
    • Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers
    • Attends job specific trainings
    • Performs other duties as assigned


    WORK ENVIRONMENT

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. The functions of this position are primarily performed indoors in a gymnastics room location as part of a team. The setting includes various weather conditions, including heat and sunshine. Incumbents must wear an appropriate uniform with identification and protective equipment. Specialized aspects of the work environment may also include high noise levels, working with participants who are using potentially dangerous Gymnastic equipment. Incumbents may be assigned an irregular working schedule including weekends, early mornings, evenings and holidays and may have to travel between various locations.

    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to have: hearing and speech adequate to communicate in person, by telephone, by PA system and by radio, and to speak loudly in a noisy setting; vision adequate to clearly distinguish objects and persons at a distance. bodily movement adequate to frequently sit, stand, walk, run, jump, climb, reach, turn, bend, squat, stoop, kneel, crawl, and push/pull; ability to raise arms above shoulder height; manual dexterity adequate to grasp objects, use fine manipulation, write and operate office machines and equipment; strength and endurance to perform lifting and carrying of items up to 50 pounds.

    Qualifications

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

    Ability and Skill to:

    • Supervise, organize, train and evaluate the work of gymnastics staff
    • Coordinate and direct assigned gymnastics programs suited to the community
    • Recommend and implement goals and objectives for gymnastics program
    • Interpret and explain District policies and procedures
    • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
    • Maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the work
    • Must be able to work evenings, and weekends
    • Attend orientation training


    Knowledge of:

    • Basic operations, services and activities of gymnastics program
    • Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation
    • Recent developments, current literature and information related to gymnastics
    • Principles, techniques, and practices of modem gymnastics program development and implementation.
    • Standard safety rules and regulations related to public group gymnastic activities
    • Modem office equipment including computers


    Education/Experience/Training:

    • High School Diploma or GED.
    • Previous Gymnastic Instructor experience highly desirable
    • Possess or obtain by date of employment valid certification in CPR and First Aid


    Special Requirements:

    • Must be at least 18 years of age
    • Any offer of employment to an adult employee who will have direct contact with minors is conditional upon a satisfactory fingerprint clearance and background check (DOJ)
    • A valid CA Driver's License is required
    • Must have reliable transportation
    • Verification of ID and ability work in the USA
    • Provide proof of negative TB Skin Test
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Hayward Area Recreation and Park District
    • Hayward Area Recreation and Park District

    A Brief History
    The Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, known locally as “H.A.R.D.," is an independent special use district created to provide park and recreation services for over 309,000 residents. Our boundaries encompass a 100 square-mile area, which includes the City of Hayward and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley, San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Fairview.

    In 1944, representatives of the City of Hayward, various school districts, and local civic organizations developed a proposal for establishment of the Hayward Area Recreation and Parkway District. When an initiative was placed on the November 7th ballot, the residents voted overwhelmingly for the creation of the District, which was officially formed on December 11, 1944. In 1958, the District changed its name to the Hayward Area Recreation and Park District, and has become the largest recreation district in the State of California.

    Since its creation, the District has provided residents with many beautiful facilities and parks, many of which have received national and state recognition for their design, innovation and beauty, as well as hundreds of educational and recreational classes and programs.

    Our Mission
    Our mission is to enrich the quality of life for our community by providing a variety of recreation activities, parks, and facilities that promote health and wellness, learning, and fun. 

     

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