Gymnastics Team Coach

Description :

The Y is seeking a Gymnastics Team Coach to work in their busy Gymnastics Center. In this role you will provide professional quality coaching to all levels of the gymnastics team in a safe, culturally aware and positive environment, while maintaining effective communication between team parents, coaches and instructors, with advocacy for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

The Y offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including free membership, and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team of dedicated professionals committed to strengthening community.

Essential Functions of the Gymnastics Team Coach

• Builds personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests while exemplifying the Y's commitment to DEI and the four-character values of caring, honesty, respect & responsibility and responds to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Leads energizing, fun, culturally aware, safe, and educational gymnastics group classes, as directed by the supervisor.
• Answers questions from members to support them in achieving their goals related to healthy living.
• Maintains working knowledge of wellness and trends to provide effective information and support to members.
• Provide direct supervision and instruction to gymnastic participants in accordance with the YMCA best practices, policies and procedures.
• Assist with setting up and adjusting lesson plans and structure of gymnastics classes, rentals, and open gymnastics program.
• Provides motivational support and guidance to gymnastics team members.
• Perform gymnastics evaluations each session.
• Conveys program information, shares surveys, and encourages participation in the Y's annual fundraising campaign.
• Participates in staff meetings, training, events, reviews, and other scheduled events.
• Set-up and maintain class equipment and configuration and be accountable for housekeeping in the gymnastics area, bleachers, cubbies, and program closet.
• Upholds all YMCA policies, procedures, standards, and code of conduct.

Employee Benefits

All part-time employees are eligible to receive the following benefits :

• Membership to the Y
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• 401a retirement plan with company match, plus option to contribute to a 403b retirement savings account
• The opportunity to work for a mission-driven organization and to make a real difference in the lives of others in your community

Requirements :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

1. Ability to perform duties with professionalism, enthusiasm, kindness, empathy, care, honesty, and respect.

2. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

3. Must have a fundamental knowledge of gymnastics skills and the ability to demonstrate them.

4. Willingness to learn additional areas in the gymnastics department.

5. Ability to communicate respectfully and effectively with class participants, superiors, and co-workers.

6. Must be able to implement oral and written instructions.

7. Exercises mature judgment and sound decision making.

8. Ability to lift equipment and learn to spot children with basic skills

9. Must have 1-2 years of previous gymnastics or related coaching or teaching experience.

10. Must have 1-2 years of previous experience working with children ages 1-12.

PREFERED LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS :

1. A certificate in DEI or extensive training and work experience.

2. Must have 5+ years of gymnastics or related coaching or teaching experience.

3. Must have knowledge of proper use of gymnastics equipment.

4. Ability to lift equipment and spot children at the Diamond level.

About Us

The Keene Family YMCA is a 501(c)3 charitable organization, committed to strengthening our community through programs and services focused on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

We are only impactful in our work when we have dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate staff who believe in our cause.

Perhaps YOU are the cause-driven leader we are looking for that can build personal and meaningful relationships with YMCA members, participants, volunteers, and guests.

While exemplifying the Y's commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and the four-character values of Caring, Honesty, Respect & Responsibility and responding to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.

All positions require passing a background check.

The Keene Family YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital or family status.

Compensation details : 14.85-17.82 Hourly Wage

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