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YMCA

Beginner Tumbling Instructor

Moline, IL · On-site

$15/hr

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING: * Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor. * Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor. * Keep closets and storage areas neat and ...

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Beginner Tumbling Instructor

Moline, IL · On-site

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING: * Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor. * Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor. * Keep closets and storage areas neat and ...

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Beginner Tumbling Instructor

Moline, IL · On-site

$15/hr

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING: * Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor. * Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor. * Keep closets and storage areas neat and ...

TWO RIVERS YMCA

Beginner Tumbling Instructor

Moline, IL · On-site

$15/hr

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING: * Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor. * Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor. * Keep closets and storage areas neat and ...

Trala, Inc.

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

We've already given over 10,000 lessons and we're looking for a talented engineer to join us ... Write algorithms to detect common beginner mistakes from raw audio data * Figure out which feedback ...

Trala, Inc.

iOS Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$53.25 - $73.50/hr

We've already given over 10,000 lessons and we're looking for a talented engineer to join us ... Write algorithms to detect common beginner mistakes from raw audio data * Figure out which feedback ...

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

Humana

Senior Cybersecurity Engineer

Chicago, IL · Remote

$118K - $161K/yr

... beginner to intermediate level). * 3+ years experience with Security & Major Incident response ... DevOps environment * 3+ years experience in Azure monitoring * Ability to write shell scripts

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$58.75 - $78/hr

SRE is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our ... This requires rethinking technical decisions with a beginner's mindset and a focus on resilience ...

iManage

Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$103K - $159K/yr

SRE is part of a global organization that leverages the latest technology to communicate with our ... This requires rethinking technical decisions with a beginner's mindset and a focus on resilience ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Chicago, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Barrington, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Barrington, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lincolnshire, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Lake Zurich, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

CoachCorner

Youth Basketball Coach

Buffalo Grove, IL · On-site

$30/hr

Assistant Coaches Support our youth basketball programming, including: * Weekly skills development classes. * Weekend leagues. * Holiday and seasonal camps. * Beginner and intermediate player ...

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Beginner programmers are individuals who are just starting to learn programming languages and software development concepts. They typically have little to no prior experience with coding and are in the early stages of understanding how to write, test, and debug simple programs. Beginner programmers often work with introductory languages like Python or JavaScript and focus on fundamental concepts such as variables, loops, and functions. Their primary goal is to build a strong foundation in programming logic and problem-solving skills.

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Beginner programmers often encounter challenges such as understanding complex codebases, adapting to new programming languages or frameworks, and balancing learning with productivity. Collaboration with more experienced team members can sometimes feel intimidating, but asking questions and seeking feedback is encouraged in most organizations. Over time, beginners develop confidence by working on real projects, participating in code reviews, and gradually taking on more responsibility. Many teams foster a supportive environment to help new programmers learn and grow at their own pace.

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Infographic showing various Beginner Programmer job openings in Illinois as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 4% Part Time, 7% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 91% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $79,687 per year, or $38.3 per hour.

Beginner Tumbling Instructor

YMCA

Moline, IL • On-site

$15/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

YMCA rating

6.1

Company rating: 6.1 out of 10

Based on 1,989 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

579th of 781 rated non-profit organizations

Job description

Job Type
Part-time
Description
Looking for a way to share your love for tumbling? This job is for you!
Evening/afternoon availability required.
GENERAL EXPECTATIONS
Other duties may be assigned.
  1. Y mission, sportsmanship and character development remains the core element of every program's curriculum.
  2. Build relationships with all program participants and/or parents and guardians, and co-workers. Encourage feedback and address any needs and/or concerns as needed.
  3. Be on time and stay for the entirety of assigned shift, unless otherwise directed.
  4. Wear proper uniform at all times.
  5. Follow the Code of Conduct, Personnel Policy and the Y's Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility at all times.
  6. Maintain a clean and safe environment for all staff, volunteers and participants.
  7. Stay up to date on all required certifications and trainings.
  8. Assists with the repair and upkeep of the equipment, and communicate program needs.

YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMMING:
  1. Set up for various activities as instructed; both outdoor and indoor.
  2. Act as the game official as directed by the supervisor.
  3. Keep closets and storage areas neat and tidy.

POSITION SUMMARY:
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Sports Leader assists in teaching fundamentals of sports, Y character values, work with Y volunteers to help ensure the program meets its intended goals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  1. Assists with youth and adult sports programs by utilizing appropriate program equipment properly and safely for games, practices and activities; ensuring program participants are engaged; assisting with maintaining and communicating needs of fields and facilities of program activities; leading or assisting with program activities or events; and maintaining and/or updating and transporting.
  2. Assists with ensuring programs meet intended goals. Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information.
  3. Ensures that YMCA program standards are met and safety procedures followed.
  4. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions; develops and maintains collaborative relationships with staff, parents and caregivers, and program participants.
  5. Performs other duties as assigned. See Sports Leader Expectations for more information.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
  • Program/Project Management
  • Communication & Influence
  • Developing Self & Others

SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsible for supervising program participants, and be a primary responder in the event of an emergency.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • One year of related experience preferred
  • Within 3 months of hire, completion of CPR, First Aid, AED for infant, child and adult, Bloodborne Pathogens, Illinois Harassment training.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
  • The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
  • The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  • Sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.
  • Position requires both indoor and outdoor activities, in various weather conditions.
  • Remain alert with no lapses of consciousness.

Wage: $15/hr
Benefits: Part Time employees receive:
  • YMCA Membership & Program Discounts: Free YMCA membership for employees and their families plus basic program discounts.

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