Gymnastics-based Birthday Party Lead Instructor Job in Harpenden AL5 2JQ, Home Counties UK
The Little Gym is the world’s leading motor skills development programme for children aged 4 months to 12 years. The programme uses gymnastics as a tool for teaching children motor skills together with exclusive music and activities including balls and games to help enhance physical, emotional, perceptual, social and cognitive development.
Our classes are taught by highly qualified and rigorously trained staff with a love of children. Our classes are designed to teach children in a safe but challenging, fun environment. Children at The Little Gym are encouraged to develop individually in a non-competitive environment which will nurture self confidence leading to success in all aspects of future life.
The Little Gym of Harpenden opened in March 2009 and has over 550 members and a fantastic reputation in the area as a leading childrens' program.
In addition to the core programme of class, highly successful Birthday Parties – four every weekend – are run for member and non-member children aged 1 to 12 years,
The team are looking to recruit someone who can be in charge of the facility on Saturday afternoons and Sundays. The role also includes working in our classes on a Mondays from 3.15pm – 6.15pm. This role of Birthday Parties Lead Instructor would suit a physically fit, energetic and enthusiastic team player who has experience in supervision of a team, customer service and working with children.
Details of Position
We are looking for part-time lead instructor with excellent communication skills who will lead and assist in curriculum-based birthday parties. This person will be responsible for all aspects of the facility and the communication with the parents. The role requires around 15 hours per week at weekends and Monday afternoon.
The Little Gym is committed to continual training and development of all staff, and this role offers a fantastic opportunity for the successful applicant to enhance their own skills within a vibrant fast-growing start-up business.
Qualifications
The following attributes are essential:
A love of children and the ability to communicate with children of different ages.
An ability to provide excellent customer service
Experience working with children
A good telephone manner
The following would be an advantage:
An NVQ level 2 or 3 equivalent qualification in either sports or child development.
Gymnastics coaching qualification
Gymnastics ability
First Aid Qualification
Applicants should respond with a CV and a covering letter to Hannah Morrison, Gym Director, The Little Gym Harpenden. Harpenden@thelittlegym.co.uk