Gymnastics Coach

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Do you love working with kids? Have energy to spare? Then we’ve got the perfect gig for you!
We’re looking for a Gymnastics Coach to join our team! No experience? No problem! We’ll train you on everything you need to know. Just bring your enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn!

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 Instructor 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 Instructor 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.
• Obtains and maintains required certifications, completes mandatory staff training and participates in required staff meetings.
• Supports mission, vision and direction of the Crossroads YMCA.

• Minimum age 16 required.
• Must have 12 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.
• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• 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.
• Must have a passion for learning, working with youth/families, and the sport in general.

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 persons point of view, and remains calm in challenging situations.

Operational Effectiveness:
Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Personal Growth:
Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process.

• Visual, auditory, and verbal ability to communicate effectively.
• Must have a 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.