Gymnastics Coach III

Do you love working with kids? Have energy to spare? Then we’ve got the perfect gig for you!

POSITION SUMMARY: This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for working with children, teens and/or adults to promote the enjoyment of gymnastics and movement by providing high-quality instruction and guidance. The Gymnastics Coach is responsible for teaching fun, safe classes that create a positive, inclusive and supportive learning environment.

Assists in membership development and retention by effectively building community within the class.

• Leads energizing, fun, safe, and educational gymnastics classes to accomplish the YMCA mission and goals.
• Provides appropriate supervision at all times.
• Helps 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.
• 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.
• Builds excitement for the sport of gymnastics and delivers high energy classes every week.
• Celebrates achievement of program participants related to program or personal goals, mastering specific skills or improving overall health and well-being.
• Communicates progress with parents/guardians as appropriate.
• Keeps 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.
• Ensures completion of daily equipment checks and completes daily cleaning tasks.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, completes mandatory staff training and participates in required staff meetings. Participates in special events as assigned.
• Supports mission, vision and direction of the Crossroads YMCA. Actively promotes all YMCA programs and activities and supports 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.

Entry level

Part-time

Other

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