About The Role

Gymnastics Instructor

Location

Watsonville, California

Schedule

Flexible; begins with shadowing and filling in for the current instructor

Target Start for Independent Classes

Early 2026

Employment Type

Part-time

About the Role

We’re seeking an energetic

Gymnastics Instructor

to support our preschool and early elementary classes. You’ll
start by shadowing and subbing
in our existing blocks to learn our progressions, equipment setup, safety protocols, and parent communication. The goal is to
launch your own class schedule in early 2026
.

Class Levels

Turtles

Parent + Tot (ages 1–2)

Guppies

Ages 3–4

Minnows

Ages 5–6

Sharks

Ages 7–8
Current Class Blocks (for shadowing/subbing)

Tuesdays

8:45–12:15, 2:30–5:15

Wednesdays

8:30–12:00, 2:30–5:15

Thursdays

8:45–11:15, 2:30–5:15
Hours are flexible based on your availability; coverage needs may vary week to week.

What You’ll Do

Lead safe, upbeat classes that build
gross motor skills

,

body awareness

, and

foundational gymnastics
(rolls, balances, locomotion, basic bar/beam/vault/floor progressions).
Spot and assist
safely; adjust drills for varied abilities within the same class.

Facilitate

parent participation
and coaching tips in Turtles (Parent + Tot) sessions.

Maintain

equipment setup/tear-down
, rotations, and clear traffic flow.
Track skills, celebrate progress, and communicate positively with families.
Uphold safety rules, sanitization standards, and facility policies.

Collaborate on

class placements
, seasonal showcases, and scheduling.

You Have

Experience teaching
youth gymnastics
, preschool movement, cheer, dance, or similar coaching; or strong youth coaching experience with willingness to train in gymnastics progressions.

Excellent

classroom management
and warm, clear communication with kids and parents.
Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset.
Ability to lift/move mats and be on your feet for multiple class blocks.

Must Get

Background check required per policy.

Schedule & Availability

Begin with

shadowing and subbing
in the listed blocks.
Build toward your
own classes in early 2026
(we’ll co-create a schedule around your availability).
Additional weekday or occasional weekend availability is a plus, not required.

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