Gymnastics PAC - KidSpirit

Department: KidSpirit Extension and Engagement Special Instructions to Applicants: When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document: • A Resume In addition to applying to the OSU job website portal please go to KidSpirit website to join our team and apply to KidSpirit. https://kidspirit.oregonstate.edu/employment For additional information please contact: kidspirit@oregonstate.edu We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 2 years. OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire. Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval Job Description: This recruitment will be used to fill 30 part-time (a maximum of 24 hours per week) Gymnastics Instructor for the KidSpirit Youth Organization at Oregon State University (OSU). The Youth Program Instructor is responsible for delivering high‑quality instruction to youth while fostering a safe, supportive, and growth‑oriented environment. The position requires strong communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. Responsibilities include lesson planning, safety response, equipment management, program promotion, and effective collaboration with staff, families, and supervisors. Join Our Team | OSU–KidSpirit | Extension and Engagement | Oregon State University Position Duties • Create and maintain an instructional environment that prioritizes skill mastery, emotional safety, and positive youth development. • Plan, prepare, and implement age-appropriate lessons and activities that support participant growth and engagement. • Use observation, critical thinking, and feedback strategies to evaluate participants and support staff performance. • Maintain accountability for all youth in assigned areas, ensuring consistent supervision and responsive care. • Experience in gymnastics, dance, tumbling. • Monitor participant safety at all times and administer first aid when necessary. • Attend required orientation sessions, program meetings, and in-service training. Transferable Skill Development OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below: • Communication, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism Qualifications: Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standardHigh School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling programUndergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per termUndergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per termGraduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term* *International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center. Required • Current, valid First Aid certification by the start of programming. This can be done during this hiring process. • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (RRCAN) certification by start of programming. • Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety certification by start of programming. • Fundamentals of Learning • OSU Youth Safety and Compliance requirements, standards of behavior and mandatory reporting training. This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months. Preferred • Extensive Experience in Gymnastics, Tumbling, Dance. • Demonstrates the professionalism to complete CANVAS tasks. Working Conditions/Schedule: On campus at Langton Hall, may instruct gymnastics at community events, OSU campus, Albany, Corvallis, Siletz communities and / or throughout the state of Oregon. Facilitate Gymnastic parties. Afternoons / Afterschool programming, and every Saturday. Community events may happen any day of the week and anytime during the day. Salary Range: N/A Anticipated Start Date: 2026-08-31 Anticipated End Date: