Experienced Gymnastics Instructor / Coach
White Bluff Ballet & More — White Bluff, Tennessee
Position Overview
White Bluff Ballet & More is seeking an experienced, safety-minded gymnastics instructor to help lead and grow our recreational gymnastics program.
Our primary need is an instructor who has the knowledge, judgment, attentiveness, and physical ability necessary to safely teach and spot students performing Level 3 and Level 4 gymnastics skills. The right instructor must be able to recognize proper technique, identify unsafe movement, provide appropriate corrections, and physically support students when spotting is required.
The instructor must also be comfortable teaching students at different ages and ability levels, including beginner, preschool, and toddler classes when needed.
This is a part-time independent contractor opportunity, not a traditional hourly employee position. The instructor will propose their available teaching hours, and the studio will develop class offerings around mutually agreeable availability and student demand.
Initial teaching hours will likely be limited but may grow as additional classes are established and enrollment increases.
Primary Responsibilities
- Plan and lead safe, organized, and engaging gymnastics classes.
- Teach proper technique through appropriate skill progressions.
- Safely spot students performing beginner and intermediate gymnastics skills, including Level 3 and Level 4 skills.
- Evaluate whether students are physically and technically prepared to advance.
- Maintain attentive supervision and an orderly class environment.
- Provide clear instruction, correction, encouragement, and age-appropriate discipline.
- Teach students of different ages and experience levels, including preschool and toddler students when needed.
- Follow the studio’s level-based gymnastics syllabus and required student benchmarks while maintaining appropriate autonomy over teaching methods.
- Maintain accurate student progression records.
- Communicate professionally with students, parents, and studio leadership.
- Report injuries, safety concerns, behavioral problems, or other significant incidents promptly.
- Participate in recitals, showcases, rehearsals, and other studio events involving the instructor’s students.
- Help promote and grow assigned classes when appropriate.
Required Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Previous gymnastics coaching, teaching, competitive, or comparable gymnastics experience is required.
- Must understand proper gymnastics technique, progressions, and student readiness.
- Must be able to safely teach and spot students working through at least Level 3 and Level 4 skills.
- Must be physically capable of lifting, supporting, catching, and spotting students safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Must be dependable, attentive, patient, and able to manage groups of children.
- Must communicate clearly and professionally with children, parents, and studio leadership.
- Must be able to pass a background check.
- Must maintain appropriate professional conduct when working with children and families.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience teaching recreational gymnastics.
- Experience teaching preschool or toddler gymnastics.
- Current CPR and First Aid certification.
- Experience coaching students across multiple ages and skill levels.
- Familiarity with level-based gymnastics progressions and student tracking.
Christian Mission Requirement
White Bluff Ballet & More is an openly Christian studio. Our Christian faith is not simply part of our advertising; it is central to how we teach, operate, and serve our students and families.
Classes begin with a brief Bible verse or devotional thought. Instructors are expected to participate in this practice and help reinforce biblical character, conduct, and values in an age-appropriate manner.
Because actively carrying out our Christian mission is part of the instructor’s responsibilities, a sincere Christian faith and genuine alignment with the mission and values of White Bluff Ballet & More are essential requirements for this position.
Independent Contractor Structure
This opportunity is structured as an independent contractor relationship.
- The instructor proposes their available teaching hours and preferred schedule.
- Class times are established through mutual agreement.
- The instructor has appropriate autonomy over teaching methods while following required safety standards, skill benchmarks, and student progressions.
- The instructor is encouraged to treat their student roster as their own clientele and may promote their own classes.
- White Bluff Ballet & More provides the instructional space and standard shared-use gymnastics equipment.
- The instructor is responsible for their own taxes and ongoing professional education or certification.
- This position does not include traditional employee benefits.
Once classes are scheduled, instructors are expected to provide reasonable notice of cancellations, schedule changes, or requested time away.
Compensation
Compensation is percentage-based rather than a guaranteed hourly wage.
Instructors receive 30% of the tuition collected from students enrolled in the classes they teach. Compensation therefore varies according to the number of students enrolled in the instructor’s classes.
Depending on class enrollment, this generally produces an estimated equivalent of approximately $15–$35 per instructional hour. The hourly range displayed on Indeed is an estimate for comparison purposes only and is not a guaranteed hourly rate.
Participation in recitals, showcases, rehearsals, and other events involving the instructor’s students is considered part of the instructor’s overall instructional role and percentage-based compensation.
Schedule
- Part-time.
- Approximately 2–10 instructional hours per week initially.
- Hours depend on instructor availability, class development, and student enrollment.
- Additional teaching opportunities may become available as enrollment grows.
- Afternoon, evening, and/or weekend availability may be needed.
- Scheduling is established through mutual agreement.
Our Ideal Instructor
The strongest candidate will be someone who:
- Places student safety above rapid advancement.
- Is confident and physically capable when spotting intermediate students.
- Understands when to challenge a student and when to slow their progression.
- Can maintain control of a class without being unnecessarily harsh.
- Enjoys teaching both young beginners and developing athletes.
- Is reliable and follows through on commitments.
- Takes initiative and can operate without constant supervision.
- Communicates well with parents and studio leadership.
- Wants to help build a strong and sustainable gymnastics program.
- Genuinely supports the Christian purpose of White Bluff Ballet & More.
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé or written summary of your gymnastics and coaching experience. You may send them to [email protected]
Applicants should include:
- Ages and skill levels previously taught.
- Personal gymnastics, competitive, or coaching background.
- The highest level of skills they are comfortable teaching and spotting.
- Experience working with preschool or toddler students.
- Current certifications, if applicable.
- General weekly availability.
Qualified applicants may be asked to participate in an interview and demonstrate their ability to safely teach and spot representative gymnastics skills.
Pay: $15.00 - $35.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
