Pre-K Tumbling Instructor (January - March 2027)

Pre-K Tumbling Instructor (January - March 2027)

Salary

$16.00 - $17.00 Hourly

Location

100 E. Phoenix Avenue, Normal, IL 61761, IL

Job Type

Part-time

Job Number

001

Department

Parks & Recreation - Part-Time

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

12/21/2026 5:00 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits

Job Description

Teach tumbling to 18 months - 5 year olds at varying skill levels. Apparatuses include balance beam, vault, low barre and tumbling experience on floor. The working season for this position is January - March.

Saturday mornings from 9:30am-1pm and/or Monday evenings from 4-7:30pm.

Duties/Essential Job Functions

• Assist with planning daily skills and activities prior to the start of each class
• Assist evaluating the skill level of each participant
• Teach participants skills on the balance beam, vault, floor and barre
• Assist in running a safe and organized class
• Communicate effectively with participants, parents/guardians and staff regarding questions and concerns
• Take daily attendance
• Assist with keeping storage areas clean and organized
• Perform First Aid or take care of minor injuries as needed

Required Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

• Preferred age is 16 years or older
• Certification in First Aid and/or CPR is preferred (classes provided by NPRD)
• Successful completion of criminal background check
• Ability to interact well with children ages 18 months - 5 years old
• Knowledge of skills associated with the apparatuses above
• Understanding of how to teach each skill at an age-appropriate level
• Knowledge of how to safely spot participants
• Ability to work independently with little supervision

Desirable Training and Experience

• Availability to work from 9:30am-1:00pm, Saturday mornings and/or 4:00-7:30pm, Monday evenings.
• Experience working with youth or background in field of Education, Parks & Recreation or another related field
• Previous personal experience in gymnastics, cheer and/or tumbling is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability squat/crouch/kneel for extended periods of time when spotting participants
• Position sometimes required the ability to lift, push and pull at least 25 lbs.
• Preferred personal enjoyment of gymnastics, cheer and/or tumbling

The Town of Normal is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Town of Normal does not use artificial intelligence to screen applications.

There are no benefits for temporary positions.

Employer Town of Normal

Address 11 Uptown Circle

Normal, Illinois, 61761

Phone 309-454-9518

Website http://www.normalil.gov