Gymnastics Coach is a role that supports the Y's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The coach is responsible for providing high-quality instruction and guidance to children, teens, and adults, promoting the enjoyment of gymnastics and movement. This position involves teaching fun, safe classes that create a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment, while also assisting in membership development and retention by building community within the class.
Responsibilities
Lead energizing, fun, safe, and educational gymnastics classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals
Provide appropriate supervision at all times
Help create class lesson plans specific to the class being taught that allow participants to progress their skills in accordance with their ages and abilities, modifying as needed to meet the needs of participants
Build effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA
Model welcoming, connecting, motivating and affirming behaviors
Treat participants fairly and equally, allowing them to feel good and confident about themselves and their progress
Build excitement for the sport of gymnastics and deliver high energy classes every week
Celebrate achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or improving overall health and well-being
Communicate progress with parents/guardians as appropriate
Keep accurate class attendance records, aiming for continual retention and growth
Obtain roster of paid participants at the beginning of session and inform supervisor of any discrepancies
Ensure completion of daily equipment checks and complete daily cleaning tasks
Obtain and maintain required certifications, complete mandatory staff training and participate in required staff meetings
Participate in special events as assigned
Support mission, vision and direction of the Crossroads YMCA
Actively promote all YMCA programs and activities and support YMCA campaign initiatives
Be knowledgeable and supportive of the YMCA annual support campaign
Accept additional assignments as deemed appropriate, within the scope of the job description
Requirements
Minimum age 16 required
6 months experience in participating in gymnastics training, with prior experience teaching gymnastics lessons preferred
Certifications required within 30 days of hire: CPR/AED & First Aid and New Leader Orientation
Available to work evenings and weekends
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills
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Ability to relate and communicate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
Ability to read and interpret instructions, procedures, manuals, and other documents
Passion for learning, working with youth/families, and the sport in general
Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively
High level of alertness, concentration, and initiative
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform job responsibilities
Ability to lift 50 lbs. and stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time; occasionally stoop/bend
Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times
Sufficient physical strength and agility to carry out essential duties
Position may require bending, leaning, kneeling, and walking
Visual and auditory ability to respond to game situations and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency
Demonstrate initiative and sound judgment
Important Details
Schedule: evenings and weekends
About the Company
The Y is a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The National YMCA Mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.
