Ninja Coordinator

Job Location:

Dean & Barbara White Southlake YMCA - Crown Point, IN 46307
Position Type:
Part Time
Pay starting at $17.00 and up based on experience.

The Ninja Coordinator is responsible for building the foundation for a child's athletic and character development through Ninja sport. The Coordinator inspires confidence in children, families, and the community in the areas of athletic and character development, customer satisfaction, and business growth.

• Makes decisions and oversees the curriculum.
• Builds effective, authentic relationships with participants and parents, helping them connect with each other and the YMCA. Models welcoming, connecting, motivating and affirming behaviors.
• Treats participants fairly and equally, allowing them to feel good and confident about themselves and their progress.
• Enforces the curriculum within stations each week.
• Heads training of new Ninja Zone Coaches.
• Finds solutions before problems arise and takes initiative in the success of the YMCA.
• Receives positive feedback from all coaches and parents.
• Is available when a parent needs to discuss their Ninja.
• Meets with parents as necessary regarding the performance or behavior of a Ninja.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or improving overall health and well‑being, and communicates progress with parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, completes mandatory staff training, and participates in required staff meetings and special events as assigned.
• Ensures completion of daily equipment checks and daily cleaning tasks.
• Supports the mission, vision and direction of the Crossroads YMCA.
• Actively promotes all YMCA programs and activities and supports YMCA campaign initiatives, including the annual support campaign.
• Follows YMCA policies, procedures, and emergency procedures and is able to demonstrate them.

• Mission Advancement
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  Accepts and demonstrates the YMCA values. Demonstrates a desire to serve others and fulfill community needs. Recruits volunteers and builds effective, supportive working relationships with them. Supports fundraising.
• Collaboration
  :
  Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person’s point of view, remains calm in challenging situations, listens for understanding and meaning, speaks and writes effectively, and takes initiative to assist in developing others.
• Operational Effectiveness
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  Makes sound judgments, transfers learning from one situation to another, embraces new approaches, discovers ideas to create a better member experience, establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work, actively participates in meetings, follows budgeting policies and procedures, reports financial irregularities immediately, and strives to meet or exceed goals and deliver a high‑value experience for members.
• Personal Growth
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  Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates openness to change and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in the field.

• Minimum of 18 years of age & a high school degree preferred.
• Must have at least 3 years of prior experience teaching gymnastics, martial arts or parkour.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both participants and parents.
• Complete Ninja Zone training prior to starting.
• Knowledge of youth developmental stages, with the ability to apply corresponding learning and physical traits to curriculum development and classroom management.

All Ninja Coaches are expected to act in a manner in line with the YMCA values and the information listed above. Anyone found not acting in these manners will receive disciplinary measures up to and including verbal warnings, documented infractions, and/or termination. Within 30 days of hire, CPR/AED & First Aid certification, YMCA wellness foundational e‑learning courses, and Westbend Institute trainings are required prior to the start of employment.

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work accurately at a fast pace.
• Must have 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; occasionally stoop/bend.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.