Program Instructor III - Tumbling Instructor

The North Kirkland Community Center is seeking a Program Instructor III – Tumbling Instructor to lead a variety of parent/child, preschool, and youth tumbling classes for children ages 1–10. This position is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children, teaching tumbling, and creating fun, active, and age-appropriate learning experiences in a positive and supportive environment.

Fall/Winter/Spring Schedule

Wednesdays- 9:15am-11:15am and 1:45pm-5:45pm

Friday - 9:15am-12pm

Saturday - 9:00am- 2pm

Summer Schedule 

Friday - 9:15am-2pm

Saturday - 9:00am-2pm

Experience teaching tumbling, gymnastics, preschool movement, early childhood physical education, or similar recreational programs for young children is preferred.

• Good verbal, written, and telephone communication skills are required.
• Ability to interact courteously with the public to acknowledge both compliments and complaints.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated good judgement in problem solving and responding to customer needs.

• Must have 6 months of related teaching experience.
• Must have or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification by start date.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands and Working Environment:  Work may be performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including City facilities such as community centers, City parks, Lake Washington School District facilities and off-site locations. Work settings may involve high levels of noise, many people, adverse weather conditions, uneven terrain, standing for extended periods of time, and interruptions. Desk assignments are done at a computer terminal.

Position requires a resume and cover letter for consideration of application.  Please note how you meet minimum qualifications within the cover letter.  Applicants who are selected for next steps in the hiring process will be invited by phone or e-mail.  Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made through the recruitment period, until such time as the vacancy is filled. Position is open until filled with first review of applicants by 15th day of original posting.

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Final candidates for this position will be required to successfully complete a background check, consistent with applicable law.